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Shakespeare celebrated at Beirut's Al Bustan festival

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Video. Shakespeare celebrated at Beirut's Al Bustan festival

Updated: 03/03/2016 - 18:16 GMT+1

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This classical music festival marks 400 years since England's greatest poet and playwright died.

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