Shebeen

Shebeen ( anglo- irish, ir SIBIN, presumably. Séibín of " jug " ) is a term for an illegally operated pub. The term comes from the UK, where were mainly sold earlier in Ireland and Scotland alcoholic beverages without the necessary license. In America shebeens was introduced by the Irish, who worked in anthracite mines in Pennsylvania; these were led by a leader of the organization Molly Maguires, who was hanged in Scranton.

Meanwhile Shebeen also the name for an illegal bar in the countries of Southern Africa, particularly South Africa, Namibia and Lesotho. During the apartheid era shebeens were important places where not only neighbors but also political activists met.

Only around Windhoek their number is estimated at about 6000. In Namibia, the operators are even organized in Namibia Shebeen Association. These advocates to legalize these taverns.

These pubs are often very simple furnishings: corrugated iron walls and ceilings, a bar, a couple of bar stools, a pool table, posters on the walls and often advertising gimmicks from various breweries. In general, they do not meet the hygienic requirements for a dispensing operation. To drink, there are usually home-brewed beer ( depending on the region, for example umqombothi or Joala ), beer from larger breweries, spirits and beverages from Pepsi or Coca -Cola.

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