17 photos that show the creative ways people are using their balconies during lockdown

Monica HumphriesApr 20, 2020, 23:30 IST

Closed clubs didn't stop Merrie Cherry and other drag queens from performing live from their balconies and homes.Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

With lockdowns confining people to their homes, the balcony has become a popular spot for many.
People have stepped out to their balconies for fresh air, chats with neighbors, and to cheer for healthcare workers.
But balconies have also been used in unconventional ways.
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What was once home to a few potted plants or old outdoor furniture has quickly turned into the most prized room of the house.

The balcony has quickly become a place to connect with the outside world while under lockdown.

People are using the tiny space to chat with neighbors, celebrate medical workers, and soak up sunshine.

But others have challenged the balcony's limits. Without access to nightclubs, barber shops, or gyms, balconies have become the second-best option.

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Barbershops are now taking place outdoors.

A man in Lebanon gets his hair cut on his balcony. Aziz Taher/REUTERS

Artists created exhibits on their balconies.

With museums and galleries closed, an artist set up an installation on his balcony. picture alliance/Getty Images

Easter was celebrated unconventionally.

In Paris, Easter bags were decorated, filled with chocolate, and dropped down to neighbors living in lower levels of the building. Barcroft Media/Getty Images

And closed gyms haven't stopped people from getting exercise.

A personal trainer instructs her neighbors through a workout class. Remo Casilli/REUTERS

Bingo balcony has spread far and wide.

People across the world are taking to their balconies to play bingo with their neighbors. Jon Nazca/REUTERS

Meanwhile, orchestras performed in France.

A family plays the prelude from Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Te Deum on their balcony. Charles Platiau/REUTERS

Balconies have turned into concert halls for musicians around the world.

This woman sings from her balcony in Rome, Italy. Alberto Lingria/REUTERS

An Italian chef continued to feed her friends.

Laura Carrera hasn't stopped cooking during the lockdown. Here, she lowers food down to friends below. Yara Nardi/REUTERS

A couple got engaged from their balcony in Ronda, Spain.

Elena Gonzalez proposed to Juan Manuel Zamorano on April 7 amid the coronavirus outbreak. Jon Nazca/REUTERS

This ballerina's balcony turned into a home studio.

Vivian Assam Koohnavard trains on her balcony in Berlin, Germany. picture alliance/Getty Images

The coronavirus didn't stop Lily Haines from celebrating her 16th birthday.

In California, Lily Haines celebrated her birthday from her balcony while friends drove by with signs and balloons. Lucy Nicholson/REUTERS

Spider-Man delivered groceries to balconies in Turkey.

A man brought groceries to couples staying home during the pandemic. His costume was meant to raise awareness and encourage people to stay inside. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Drag queens have performed from their balconies.

Closed clubs didn't stop Merrie Cherry and other drag queens from performing live from their balconies and homes. Santiago Felipe/Getty Images

Mother's Day roses were delivered to balconies via drone.

In Lebanon, Mother's Day was celebrated on March 21 when students delivered roses to women standing on balconies. JOSEPH EID/Getty Images

Comedian Noam Cartozo hosts a show from his balcony in Paris.

With toilet paper strung around his neck, French comedian Noam Cartozo started a daily quiz game from his balcony. Charles Platiau/REUTERS

Paralympic training moved to confined spaces.

Hans-Peter Durst, a German cyclist, trains on his balcony for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which have now been postponed to 2021. INA FASSBENDER/Getty Images

Balconies have been transformed into upbeat night clubs.

In Argentina, DJ Juan Martinez played music and set up a light show for his family and neighbors. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/Getty Images

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