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
The Israeli occupation forces raided the headquarters of the Beit Ummar Association for Orphan Care, north of Hebron, on December 7, closed some of its offices, and seized the association’s furniture and files, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
