Published:
May 17, 2022
CFJ Colorado
The Palestinian Cultural Day event at the Museum of Boulder was held on Saturday 5/14/21. It was a critical opportunity for education and networking.
The event included:
Iman Jodeh, Colorado's first Muslim and Palestinian legislator, kicked off the event
Live Music performed by: The band Thauma accompanied by Catrene Malshy, a Lebanese born Palestinian who sings wonderful Arabic vocals and who teaches Dabke Dancing
An artifact display area with books, art and cultural outfits
A solidarity area hosted by Jewish Voice for Peace: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/
Arabic name lessons with a fun craft opportunity
Tea readings
Dabke dance lessons
Snacks and refreshments provided by: Saj Cafe, Jerusalem Cafe, Phoenician Kabob
Photo Booth: featuring traditional bedouin outfits
Poetry reading and Slam performances
Artwork produced by children of Palestinian refugee camps
Several vendors selling olive oil, Zatar, and Keffiyehs from Boulder Nablus Sister City: https://bouldernablus.org/
Beit Ummar
What happened during this war was really terrible mostly in Sheikh Jarrah and Gaza. Gaza was destroyed. The situation was very bad here in Beit Ummar and the West Bank in general. Israeli soldiers were coming into the town daily even more than once a day. The soldiers caused many troubles for those who were coming to or leaving the town. They were spread everywhere on the entrance of Beit Ummar and on the balconies or roofs of citizens' houses, and their guns were always pointed at people. To be honest, we didn't fear them at all; even the youngest went out to resist. Yes, Gaza was destroyed; many people were killed, many arrested; and there was always tension - but our voice reached many countries around the world. Huge numbers of people became our supporters and saw the truth. Israel definitely had not expected that or the destruction that happened in their living area.
Currently, it's not as bad as before, but we don't know what might happen later.
