Lebanese launch "Innovative Day" in protest against political class: report
A man sits beside an artwork during the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on Feb. 2, 2020. Thousands of Lebanese from all over Lebanon on Sunday took part in the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" in Beirut's downtown in protest against the ruling political class, local Al Jadeed TV channel reported. The one-day event saw the participation of many artists who showcased their artworks inspired by the nationwide protests which started in Lebanon on Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)
Artists showcase their artworks during the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on Feb. 2, 2020. Thousands of Lebanese from all over Lebanon on Sunday took part in the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" in Beirut's downtown in protest against the ruling political class, local Al Jadeed TV channel reported. The one-day event saw the participation of many artists who showcased their artworks inspired by the nationwide protests which started in Lebanon on Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)
Thousands of Lebanese from all over Lebanon on Sunday took part in the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" in Beirut's downtown in protest against the ruling political class, local Al Jadeed TV channel reported.
The one-day event saw the participation of many artists who showcased their art works inspired by the nationwide protests which started in Lebanon on Oct. 17, 2019.
Some Lebanese bands played national songs with several dance troops performing the national Dabkeh dance during the event.
An artist creates an artwork during the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on Feb. 2, 2020. Thousands of Lebanese from all over Lebanon on Sunday took part in the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" in Beirut's downtown in protest against the ruling political class, local Al Jadeed TV channel reported. The one-day event saw the participation of many artists who showcased their artworks inspired by the nationwide protests which started in Lebanon on Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)
An artist poses for a photo during the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on Feb. 2, 2020. Thousands of Lebanese from all over Lebanon on Sunday took part in the "Lebanon's Innovative Day" in Beirut's downtown in protest against the ruling political class, local Al Jadeed TV channel reported. The one-day event saw the participation of many artists who showcased their artworks inspired by the nationwide protests which started in Lebanon on Oct. 17, 2019. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)
A small number of security forces were deployed in the downtown area to guarantee the security.
Lebanon has been witnessing nationwide protests for over 100 days against the current ruling class.