Lebanese ancient city Bylos bathed in festive atmosphere

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Lebanese ancient city Bylos bathed in festive atmosphere

STORY: Lebanese ancient city Bylos bathed in festive atmosphere DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: BYBLOS, Lebanon CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of remains of the ancient city 2. various of the Crusade Castle 3. various of the remains 4. various of the traditional Lebanese house 5. various of the old harbor 6. various of old souks and restaurants 7. various of the Christmas tree 8. various of the Christmas market STORYLINE: With the Christmas holiday around the corner, the festive atmosphere across Lebanon is getting stronger. In Byblos, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, people will see festive attractions like giant Christmas tree, traditional Christmas bazaars with dazzling lights, tasty food, and cheerful ambiance. The local government hopes to take advantage of the holiday season to revitalize the old city's tourism amid the steep economic crisis in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Byblos, Lebanon. (XHTV)

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