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) Register today! 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

Tickets for Friday are now sold out 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). On Friday night, Palestinian voices take center stage as we amplify Palestinian art and heritage that has been passed down for generations. We’ll start the night with Bshara Nassar, the founder and director of the Museum of the Palestinian People, then reflect on the ongoing struggle for liberation through the prose and poems of Zeina Azzam and Mohammed Arafat. Malikat Al Dabka will then tell the story of the tradition and steps of Dabka before Ahmad Damen weaves together the tales of the Palestinian songs he performs with his musical talents. Friday schedule: Thank you all so much for your support Be sure to check out Saturday’s all-day free event. Click here to register or scroll down to learn more. 5pm: Doors are open for check-in. Guests are invited to enjoy dinner provided by our generous sponsor, Falafel Inc. 6:15 pm: Opening remarks Museum Founder and Director Bshara Nassar 6:30 pm: Performances by poets Zeina Azzam, Mohammed Arafat and Lenna Jawdat 7:15 pm: Dabke Performance by Malikat Al Dabke 8 pm: Musical performance by Mohamed Karzon 9 pm: Event Concludes for the Evening