BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Museum of the Palestinian People - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mpp-dc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Museum of the Palestinian People REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T081744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T081744Z UID:6687-1744394400-1744401600@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Gaza Remains the Story DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Friday\, April 11\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM \n📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People\, Washington\, DC \n💰 Contribution: Pay-What-You-Can ($25–$35) \nGaza Remains the Story” is an exhibition that centers Gaza’s cultural heritage\, resilience\, and lived reality amid genocide\, war\, and erasure. Featuring historical archives\, contemporary artworks\, and community-centered scholarship\, the exhibition bears witness to the devastation unfolding in Gaza while honoring the enduring creativity of its people. Based on the Palestinian Museum’s original exhibition\, this version is adapted by the curator Wafa Ghnaim\, with new research and urgent questions about cultural preservation\, exile\, and memory. It invites audiences to consider their role in sustaining Palestinian identity\, both through the digital archive and the intimate\, indigenous act of storytelling. “Gaza Remains the Story” is on view April 11 to November 2\, 2025 at the Museum of the Palestinian People. Learn more about this adaptation for the Museum of the Palestinian People at www.tatreezandtea.com/gaza URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/exhibit-opening-gaza-remains-the-story/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250420T125547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T125547Z UID:6765-1745492400-1745496000@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Zoom Conversation with Author\, Ahmed Masour DESCRIPTION:“Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda” is a mystery novel that takes place in the heart of the now destroyed Jabaliya Camp\, through the eyes of an eight-year old boy\, Omar. Through Omar\, author Ahmed Masoud takes the reader through the alleyways of the camp\, the terrors induced by Israeli soldiers\, and the temporality of life\, in search of his missing father. \nMasoud grew up in Jabaliya Refugee Camp. His paternal family were originally from the village of Deir Sneid\, and his grandfather had owned a stone house and farms in Jerusalem prior to the Nakba. With an interest in western music and writers like Charles Dickens\, Masoud learned English at a young age and went on to study English literature at Al-Azhar University. In 2002\, at the age of 20\, he moved to London. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA) in English literature from London Metropolitan University and went on to complete his PhD in comparative literature at Goldsmiths\, University of London. \nIn 2014\, Masoud wrote the play Walaa: Loyalty about the Syrian refugee crisis although his first play in 2008\, Go to Gaza\, Drink the Sea\, was about his home. His third play\, The Shroud Maker\, a satirical play about the titular woman named Hajja Souad\, went on a tour of the UK with with Amnesty International. \nMasoud’s debut novel Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda was published via Rimal Books. The novel was shortlisted for a 2015 Palestine Book Award by Middle East Monitor. \nMasoud has been a lecturer at the University of the Arts London\, as well as head of international partnership development at Oxford Brookes University for nine years and\, as of 2019\, head of Regent’s University London’s international partnerships office. He joined the University of Plymouth’s Displacement Studies Research Network. He was selected to be the writer in residence at the 2019 Bristol Palestine Film Festival. In 2022\, he founded the PalArt Collective and Festival initiative and published his second novel Come What May. \nHelena Cobban is the President of Just World Educational and the Founder and CEO of Just World Books\, proud publishers of Vanished. Helena will be our co-host for this virtual conversation. \nJoin us to discuss the book’s meaning and impact with the author\, Ahmed Masoud\, as he shares his novel\, navigating life under occupation\, and his lived experience of growing up in Jabaliya. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/zoom-conversation-with-author-ahmed-masour/ LOCATION:DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T082559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T083037Z UID:6694-1745694000-1745701200@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Documentary Screening: No Other Land DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land\, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra\, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people. \n📅 Date & Time: \n\nSaturday\, April 26 | 7:00–9:00 PM\n\nThe evening will begin with an introduction to the Museum and the history of Masafer Yatta\, providing context for the ongoing struggle against Israeli military displacement. The screening will follow\, showcasing Basel’s powerful firsthand footage and his unexpected friendship with Yuval\, a Jewish Israeli journalist who supports his cause but grapples with the deep divide between their lived realities. \nTickets: Sliding scale $20\, $25\, $30\nThe sliding scale allows us to keep our events accessible while also continuing to fund cultural programs like this one. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to us at info@mpp-dc.org\, and we’ll be happy to make accommodations. \n📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People \n✉ Contact: info@mpp-dc.org \nDon’t miss this opportunity to witness a deeply personal and urgent story of resistance\, friendship\, and the fight for justice. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/documentary-screening-no-other-land/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T082723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T083011Z UID:6696-1745775000-1745782200@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Documentary Screening: No Other Land DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of the Palestinian People for a special screening of No Other Land\, the 2025 Oscar-winning documentary that follows Basel Adra\, a young Palestinian activist documenting the destruction of his homeland in Masafer Yatta while resisting the forced displacement of his people. \n📅 Date & Time: \n\nSunday\, April 27 | 5:30–7:30 PM\n\nThe evening will begin with an introduction to the Museum and the history of Masafer Yatta\, providing context for the ongoing struggle against Israeli military displacement. The screening will follow\, showcasing Basel’s powerful firsthand footage and his unexpected friendship with Yuval\, a Jewish Israeli journalist who supports his cause but grapples with the deep divide between their lived realities. \nTickets: Sliding scale $20\, $25\, $30\nThe sliding scale allows us to keep our events accessible while also continuing to fund cultural programs like this one. If cost is a barrier\, please reach out to us at info@mpp-dc.org\, and we’ll be happy to make accommodations. \n📍 Location: Museum of the Palestinian People \n✉ Contact: info@mpp-dc.org \nDon’t miss this opportunity to witness a deeply personal and urgent story of resistance\, friendship\, and the fight for justice. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/documentary-screening-no-other-land-2/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250420T132635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T132635Z UID:6767-1746298800-1746306000@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Living With Drones DESCRIPTION:Living with Drones is a groundbreaking live journalism production that weaves together wartime diaries\, personal testimonials from Gaza\, multimedia elements\, and live performance to explore the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians. Premiering in London and later performed to sold-out audiences in Toronto\, the show uses diary-style storytelling and immersive soundscapes to illuminate the trauma\, resilience\, and humanity of those living under constant surveillance and threat. Created by the stitched! live journalism studio\, the production challenges traditional journalistic norms by centering non-dominant voices and fostering critical community dialogue on war\, technology\, and accountability. \nPay What You Can Ticket Scale: $25-$35 URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/living-with-drones/ LOCATION:Sitar Arts Center\, 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250420T132753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T133054Z UID:6769-1746367200-1746374400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Living With Drones DESCRIPTION:Living with Drones is a groundbreaking live journalism production that weaves together wartime diaries\, personal testimonials from Gaza\, multimedia elements\, and live performance to explore the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians. Premiering in London and later performed to sold-out audiences in Toronto\, the show uses diary-style storytelling and immersive soundscapes to illuminate the trauma\, resilience\, and humanity of those living under constant surveillance and threat. Created by the stitched! live journalism studio\, the production challenges traditional journalistic norms by centering non-dominant voices and fostering critical community dialogue on war\, technology\, and accountability. \nPay What You Can Ticket Scale: $25-$35 URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/living-with-drones-2/ LOCATION:Sitar Arts Center\, 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T083737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T084256Z UID:6703-1746640800-1746644400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Curator Tour: Gaza Remains the Story DESCRIPTION:Join Curator Wafa Ghnaim for a guided tour of Gaza Remains the Story\, offering deeper insights into the exhibition’s works and themes. This tour will explore how Palestinian cultural heritage—especially from Gaza—continues to survive and adapt through art\, collective memory\, and diasporic storytelling. Participants are invited to reflect on their role in supporting Palestinian-led preservation of cultural heritage in the face of ongoing devastation. \n📅 Wednesday\, May 7 | 6:00–7:00 PM \n🎟 Sliding scale: $30–$40 URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/curator-tour-gaza-remains-the-story/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T084056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T115914Z UID:6705-1749898800-1749902400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Yalla! Storytime! The Map of Palestine DESCRIPTION:Yalla! Storytime (ÙŠÙ„Ű§ ŰłŰȘÙˆŰ±ÙŠŰȘŰ§ÙŠÙ…)\, led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People\, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history\, culture\, and traditions\, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling\, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination\, cultural appreciation\, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging. \nAs part of Gaza Remains the Story\, Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home” by Maysa Odeh\, inspecting maps in the museum space and learning geography. The session will conclude with creative expression through coloring sheets in TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/yalla-storytime-the-map-of-palestine/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250402T082337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T141051Z UID:6692-1752922800-1752926400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Yalla! Storytime! What is a Palestinian Thobe? DESCRIPTION:Yalla! Storytime (ÙŠÙ„Ű§ ŰłŰȘÙˆŰ±ÙŠŰȘŰ§ÙŠÙ…)\, led by Curator Wafa Ghnaim at the Museum of the Palestinian People\, is a monthly storytelling program designed for children ages 4 and up. Each session features a thoughtfully selected book that illuminates Palestinian history\, culture\, and traditions\, offering young readers a window into the richness of Palestinian heritage. Through the power of storytelling\, children will engage with narratives that foster imagination\, cultural appreciation\, and a deepened connection to identity and belonging. \nAs part of Gaza Remains the Story Yalla! Storytime invites young audiences to explore the cultural heritage of Gaza through story and art. Curator Wafa Ghnaim will lead a special reading of “Sitti’s Bird: A Gaza Story” by Malak Mattar\, followed by creative activities from TATREEZ BEAUTY: A Coloring Book. \n🎟 Pricing: \n\n$5 per child | $10 per adult\n$25 for a family package (2 adults + 2 children)\n$20 for Tatreez Beauty: A Coloring Book\n\nJoin us for a fun and enriching experience that fosters imagination\, cultural appreciation\, and a deepened sense of identity! URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/yalla-storytime-what-is-a-palestinian-thobe/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250813T145303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T145303Z UID:6866-1755712800-1755720000@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: It's All About Palestine DESCRIPTION:“It Is All About Palestine” documents the courage of student activists confronting repression and the moral clarity of a generation refusing silence. \nPlease join the Museum of the Palestinian People as we screen this powerful documentary featuring our own local activists followed by a discussion with the films director\, Dina AbouZeid and a special panel including subjects in the film. \nFilm screening starts at 6pm\, doors open at 5:30pm. Light appetizers to be provided. Please RSVP in advance. \nTrailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mW5SgLaOqFFES0CBH2SZUj7LK5tL1XWS/view \nDina AbouZeid is a documentary filmmaker whose journey into the field began after a decade in television and news media. Seeking to go beyond headlines and into the heart of human experience\, she founded Media Vision Co. in Egypt with a mission to capture memories\, uncover untold stories\, and offer a clearer vision of the present. With over 25 years of experience\, Dina has produced impactful content for major broadcasters including Al Jazeera\, Al Hurra\, Alghad\, and Al Araby. Her documentaries\, which often explore themes of identity\, social justice\, and global awareness\, combine investigative depth with emotional resonance. Now based in the United States\, Dina continues to amplify marginalized voices through film. She believes that honest\, compassionate storytelling can make film a tool of resistance and a beacon of truth and transformation. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/film-screening-its-all-about-palestine/ LOCATION:DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250816T173749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T173749Z UID:6873-1758909600-1758920400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Together We Stand: A Night of Palestinian Culture & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Together We Stand Festival with an evening of Palestinian food\, art\, and performance. Enjoy a delicious dinner alongside live music\, spoken word\, dance\, and art. This intimate night of culture and community will nourish both heart and spirit\, with proceeds supporting the Museum of the Palestinian People’s mission. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/together-we-stand-a-night-of-palestinian-culture-dinner/ LOCATION:DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260126T223054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T223054Z UID:7776-1769846400-1769878800@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Private Tour DESCRIPTION:wefwefwef URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/private-tour/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20250202T184420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T223302Z UID:7221-1769970600-1769970600@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Gala: A Foundation for our Future DESCRIPTION:This year’s gala marks a powerful milestone\, seven years of growth as a permanent Palestinian landmark in the heart of our nation’s capital. Together\, we’ve resisted erasure by preserving and sharing the arts\, cultural heritage\, and history of the Palestinian people. \nNow\, we invite you to help us lay down our roots. This is our home. Partner with us to build its foundation for the future. \nEach year\, our community comes together to celebrate the richness of Palestinian identity through music\, food\, stories\, and art. This year\, we gather with a renewed sense of urgency and purpose. As heartbreaking events continue to unfold in Palestine—and as Palestinian narratives face silencing and distortion in mainstream media—our voices\, spaces\, and presence matter more than ever. \nJoin us for a night of solidarity\, storytelling\, and hope as we raise funds to secure and expand the Museum of the Palestinian People\, ensuring it remains a lasting home for generations to come. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/8th-annual-gala-a-foundation-for-our-future/ LOCATION:The Whittemore House\, 1526 New Hampshire Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260208T194039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T194609Z UID:8244-1771700400-1771707600@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Film Premier: Palestinian Grandmothers Share Their Stories DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premier “Grandmothers Share Their Stories: Palestine” an oral history documentary directed by Peggy Fleming. \nThis oral history documentary takes us into the homes of Claudette\, Zuhdiyeh\, and Fawziyeh\, as they share the stories of their lives over the last 80 years. Fleming first interviewed these women in 2009 and then followed up with them in 2025 as the film was being brought to life. \n\n7:00 PM- Door Opens with a reception\n7:20 PM – Program Introduction and film debut\nFollowing the film\, the Director\, Peggy Fleming and Producer\, Nada Nassereddin will discuss the journey of making the film and the importance of oral history. Peggy will also talk about her larger work in oral history and film.\n8:50-PM- Closing URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/film-premier-palestinian-grandmothers-share-their-stories/ LOCATION:DC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260228T200511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T202826Z UID:8724-1772910000-1772913600@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Palestinian Grandmothers Share Their Stories DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand!  Join us for the second iteration of “Grandmothers Share Their Stories: Palestine” an oral history documentary directed by Peggy Fleming. \nThis oral history documentary takes us into the homes of Claudette\, Zuhdiyeh\, and Fawziyeh\, as they share the stories of their lives over the last 80 years. Fleming first interviewed these women in 2009 and then followed up with them in 2025 as the film was being brought to life. \n\n7:00 PM- Door Opens with a reception\n7:20 PM – Program Introduction and film debut\nFollowing the film\, the Director\, Peggy Fleming and Producer\, Nada Nassereddin will discuss the journey of making the film and the importance of oral history. Peggy will also talk about her larger work in oral history and film.\n8:50-PM- Closing URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/palestinian-grandmothers-share-their-stories/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260324T215213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T233356Z UID:8747-1774713600-1774720800@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Special Screening of Palestine ‘36 DESCRIPTION:We’re honored to invite you to a special screening of Palestine ‘36\, a powerful historical drama set during the 1936 Palestinian revolt. \nAs British colonial rule tightened its grip and tensions rose across the country\, the film follows Yousef\, a young Palestinian man navigating life between his village and his work in Jerusalem. When a general strike spreads from city streets to rural communities\, families are forced to confront impossible choices about safety\, loyalty\, and resistance. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/special-screening-of-palestine-36/ LOCATION:Sitar Arts Center\, 1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260430T182253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T182810Z UID:8804-1778180400-1778185800@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Passes →\n\nFood is more than nourishment\, it is memory\, identity\, and resistance. \nJoin us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena\, exploring the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity. \nThrough storytelling\, history\, and discussion\, this series highlights how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure. \n \nSession 1: May 7\nPalestinian Agricultural History & Food Sovereignty \nExplore the roots of Palestinian cuisine\, the impact of occupation on agriculture\, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions. \n  \nSession 2: May 14\nFood Through Resilience \nHighlighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary heritage under extreme conditions. \n  \nSession 3: May 21\nEthical Consumption & Supporting Palestinian Businesses \nLearn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communities globally. \nLight (vegetarian) bites will be served after each session. \n  \nJinan Deena \nPalestinian American chef and activist based in Washington\, DC\, and founder of Bayti. Through her work\, she blends food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her work has been featured in BBC\, Washington Post\, Eater DC\, and more. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/workshop-1-palestinian-food-identity-reclamation/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260430T182256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T183020Z UID:8812-1778785200-1778790600@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Workshop 2: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Passes →\n\nFood is more than nourishment\, it is memory\, identity\, and resistance.Join us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena\, exploring the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity. \nThrough storytelling\, history\, and discussion\, this series highlights how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure. \n \nSession 1: May 7\nPalestinian Agricultural History & Food Sovereignty \nExplore the roots of Palestinian cuisine\, the impact of occupation on agriculture\, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions. \n  \nSession 2: May 14\nFood Through Resilience \nHighlighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary heritage under extreme conditions. \n  \nSession 3: May 21\nEthical Consumption & Supporting Palestinian Businesses \nLearn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communities globally. \nLight (vegetarian) bites will be served after each session. \n  \nJinan Deena \nPalestinian American chef and activist based in Washington\, DC\, and founder of Bayti. Through her work\, she blends food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her work has been featured in BBC\, Washington Post\, Eater DC\, and more. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/workshop-2-palestinian-food-identity-reclamation/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005154 CREATED:20260430T182247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T182933Z UID:8815-1779390000-1779395400@mpp-dc.org SUMMARY:Workshop 3: Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation DESCRIPTION:Reserve Your Passes →\nFood is more than nourishment\, it is memory\, identity\, and resistance. \nJoin us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena\, exploring the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity. \nThrough storytelling\, history\, and discussion\, this series highlights how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure. \n \nSession 1: May 7\nPalestinian Agricultural History & Food Sovereignty \nExplore the roots of Palestinian cuisine\, the impact of occupation on agriculture\, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions. \n  \nSession 2: May 14\nFood Through Resilience \nHighlighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary heritage under extreme conditions. \n  \nSession 3: May 21\nEthical Consumption & Supporting Palestinian Businesses \nLearn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communities globally. \nLight (vegetarian) bites will be served after each session. \n  \nJinan Deena \nPalestinian American chef and activist based in Washington\, DC\, and founder of Bayti. Through her work\, she blends food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her work has been featured in BBC\, Washington Post\, Eater DC\, and more. URL:https://mpp-dc.org/event/workshop-3-palestinian-food-identity-reclamation/ LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR