Biruta app for iPhone and iPad

‘Biruta’ is an audio walk, blending fictional and factual narratives, guiding participants through seven sections of Beirut. It invites young Beirutis to walk, experience and develop different ways of thinking about the city. The walkers experience multifaceted soundscapes overlaying their individual exploration of the urban environment, altering perceptions of their surroundings, provoking them to see and read the city afresh.

- Simply install the free app on your mobile device
- Explore the seven sections with a pair of headsets and comfy shoes.
- Trigger sounds by walking in different coloured sections of the city.
- Click on visible markers to receive visual cues for different stories.
- Embark on a journey where sound may take you through unexpected turns - connect and disconnect to your physical surroundings.
- Delve into the parallel world created by ‘Biruta’ and make your own score of the city.


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