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