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Preserving Palestinian Identity (Day 2)
On July 12th and 13th in the heart of D.C., we will gather for a two-day event dedicated to educating and uplifting the voices and stories of the Palestinian people.
As people from around the world take to the streets for Palestine, the Museum of the Palestinian People seeks to provide a space that renews our connection to each other and educates the public about who we are.
Even as attempts to erase our art, culture, and people continue, we invite you to join us for two days of solidarity in sharing the art of Palestinian resistance and الصمود (Samud, steadfastness).
Gather together in community for our two-day event, “Preserving Palestinian Identity: Art as Resistance” on July 12th and 13th in Washington D.C.
On Saturday, our community will come together for a family-friendly day of Palestinian history lessons, a Voices from Gaza Reading, art from Palestinian artists, Palestinian food, live painting, kite education and painting table, and henna tattoos.
Tickets: Free with a suggested donation ($5, $10, $20)
Saturday, July 13th SCHEDULE:
11am-5pm
11:00 am – Festival Opens
Throughout the day at the tables:
First Floor
- On Display:Art from Palestine and the Diaspora
- Community Art Project
- Kite Painting Table / Section
- Traditional Palestinian Crafts Showcase
- Henna Tattooing
Second Floor— Reading Nook
- Live Readings from Hannah Moushabeck
- Interlink Publishing Table, oldest Palestinian-owned publisher in the US.
- Middle Eastern Book Store Table
Third Floor
Food by:
- Chef Marcelle G Afram (Shababi)
- Chef Jinan Deena (Bayti- Palestinian Hospitality Culinary Experience)
Cosby Hall Event Schedule
- 12:30 pm-1pm: Dabke Student Performance by District Debkeh with Free Dabke Lessons Afterwards
- 1 pm: Dabke Performance by Faris El-Layl Dabke
- 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Artist Ahmed Mansour speaks on his works
- 2pm – 2:30 pm: Musical performance by Mohamed Karzon
- 3pm – 4pm: Music Performance by Fuad Foty