Mayyas perform for the first time in Beirut - in pictures

  • Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas delivered their first public performance in their home country on Thursday. All photos: AP
    Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas delivered their first public performance in their home country on Thursday. All photos: AP
  • The show took place at the Beirut Waterfront
    The show took place at the Beirut Waterfront
  • Called Qumi, it was the group's most extravagnat production to date
    Called Qumi, it was the group's most extravagnat production to date
  • The show featured more than 75 dancers
    The show featured more than 75 dancers
  • The show blended various modern and traditional dance styles
    The show blended various modern and traditional dance styles
  • Qumi is inspired by the heritage of Beirut
    Qumi is inspired by the heritage of Beirut
  • Qumi poses questions on what are the characteristics of the Beirut and what are the Lebanese people made of
    Qumi poses questions on what are the characteristics of the Beirut and what are the Lebanese people made of
  • Mayyas earned a global fan base after winning America's Got Talent in 2022
    Mayyas earned a global fan base after winning America's Got Talent in 2022
  • Mayyas also shared the stage with Beyonce at the launch of Royal Atlantis Dubai in 2023
    Mayyas also shared the stage with Beyonce at the launch of Royal Atlantis Dubai in 2023
  • Mayyas emerged in 2019 when they became the first act from Lebanon to win Arabs Got Talent
    Mayyas emerged in 2019 when they became the first act from Lebanon to win Arabs Got Talent
  • The group is led by founder and choreographer Nadim Cherfan
    The group is led by founder and choreographer Nadim Cherfan
  • Mayyas hopes to take the new show Qumi on the tour with a regional tour
    Mayyas hopes to take the new show Qumi on the tour with a regional tour
  • Mayyas are based in Beirut
    Mayyas are based in Beirut