Libya's first skate park inauguration — in pictures

  • An aerial picture shows Libyans at the inauguration of a skate park in Libya. All photos: AFP
    An aerial picture shows Libyans at the inauguration of a skate park in Libya. All photos: AFP
  • Tripoli mayor Ibrahim Al-Khalifi, centre, cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the park.
    Tripoli mayor Ibrahim Al-Khalifi, centre, cuts the ribbon as he officially opens the park.
  • Young Libyans show off their skills after the official opening of the park.
    Young Libyans show off their skills after the official opening of the park.
  • The project was financed by the US embassy in Tripoli and built by the Make Life Skate Life charity.
    The project was financed by the US embassy in Tripoli and built by the Make Life Skate Life charity.
  • A Libyan folk troupe performs during the opening ceremony.
    A Libyan folk troupe performs during the opening ceremony.
  • The skate park's opening has generated a lot of interest among young Libyans.
    The skate park's opening has generated a lot of interest among young Libyans.
  • Wade Trevean, the project's designer, says skate parks can help to build communities in a country weary of conflict.
    Wade Trevean, the project's designer, says skate parks can help to build communities in a country weary of conflict.
  • Members of the folk troupe entertain crowds during the inauguration of the skate park.
    Members of the folk troupe entertain crowds during the inauguration of the skate park.
  • Skaters show off their skills on the ramps.
    Skaters show off their skills on the ramps.
  • Bikers attend the inauguration of the skate park.
    Bikers attend the inauguration of the skate park.
  • The project is Tripoli's first skate park.
    The project is Tripoli's first skate park.