‘Party today because tomorrow we die’: In Lebanon, heaven and hell sit cheek by jowl

AI Summary

Despite ongoing Israeli air strikes on South Beirut, nightclubs in Lebanon's northern suburbs remain packed with revellers embracing a 'live for today' mentality. The article illustrates the stark contrast between the zones of conflict and the party scene flourishing nearby. It highlights the psychological and social coping mechanisms of Lebanese civilians living amid conflict.

Even as Israeli air strikes continue to pound South Beirut, the nightclubs of the northern suburbs are full of revellers