Since 1965, the annual International Festival of Baalbeck attracts several thousands of spectators coming 
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from all over the world. This festival transforms the area into a unique cosmopolitan tourist center. 
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The international festival revives the summer nights of the Sun-City, returning its prestigious cultural 
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blast. It is especially famous for its majestic and unique spectacles presented by a great number of Lebanese 
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and international stars. 
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This spectacle was the first to introduce folklore and jazz music in Lebanon.