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Art, culture victims of Lebanon's economic crisis

Lebanon’s cultural organizations, which have long been regional models, struggle to keep their heads above water as economic and political crises deepen.
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BEIRUT — Since last October, prices of essential items in Lebanon have risen by nearly 50%, the minimum wage fell by 40%, unofficial capital controls have limited withdrawals and scores of businesses have closed.

For the arts and culture sector in Lebanon, this situation has been untenable, already entering the crisis with a precarious financial structure.

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