Culture
Libyan culture is evident in daily life in Tripoli, with traditional handmade products on display in the city’s souks, the markets themselves and the relaxed atmosphere in the city’s tea gardens. Music is an integral part of life in Tripoli and on Wednesdays accordions (traditionally played on the eve of a wedding) can be heard in the city's streets. Visitors to Tripoli will also hear the beats of North African pop music. The lifting of the ban on western music has seen a trickle of international bands perform in the city, with infrequent concerts advertised locally. Theatre groups do grace venues in the city, but there are no dedicated theatres: productions appear sporadically and are almost always in Arabic. Anyone hoping to catch a play or folk performance should ask locally. Tripoli also has a number of cinemas; however these are not geared to Westerners, with outdated films generally shown only in Arabic, again seek advice in the city.
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