Viral videos of ongoing protests in Beirut show the incredible unity and optimism that only the Lebanese people can gather- even during a city-wide protest against tax increases. Local reports say that the protests have been ongoing for three days now, with tens of thousands of people taking on the streets of Beirut, Tripoli and Samar Geagea with marches.

But scenes in Beirut aren’t at all like your usual protest: although the common goal is synced, the Lebanese people still managed to add so good ‘ole spirit into the mix.

Only in Lebanon: a DJ, pumpin’ loud music and a collective bubble of good energy

Confirmed: the protests in Beirut are incredibly lit pic.twitter.com/AtA5BDkIg6

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— Michelle Ghoussoub (@MichelleGhsoub) October 19, 2019

The protesters and security forces aren’t always clashing

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3wBbfTHs01/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=dlfix

Naturally, a little dabke in the streets took place too

You know I am a big Dabke fan. And tonight many are protesting and dancing dabke in Lebanon.

So I will leave you with this video.

Good night you all. pic.twitter.com/2WbBxXs9yq

— Jenan Moussa (@jenanmoussa) October 19, 2019

More than a million people showed up at street protests in Beirut

I don’t think people understand the size of the anti-corruption protests in Lebanon.

Over 1 million people turned out in Beirut today.

pic.twitter.com/dwaj7IbNyg

— Read Let This Radicalize You (@JoshuaPHilll) October 20, 2019

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