Palestinian Cultural Day at The Museum of Boulder
Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/13/2023
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center
Categories
Cost:
10.00 USD
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/palestinian-cultural-day-at-the-museum-of-boulder-tickets-612455349437
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Organization:
Museum of Boulder
Boulder, CO
The day will include delicious Palestinian food (thank you Jerusalem Restaurant in Denver!), live music from the region (Thauma) & debka dancing led by Catrene Malshy, arts and crafts, traditional clothing, ancient artifacts (jewelry and pottery), and more.
Guest Speakers:
- CO House Rep Iman Jodeh
- Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, and
- Party for Socialism and Liberation member and activist Joel Northam
We will have on hand items for sale from Palestine such as Olive Oil, Za’atar, Olive Oil Soap, and other hand-made embroidery and olive wood goods.
You’ll not want to miss out! Get your tickets here (just $10)
This year’s event is a collaboration between Boulder Nablus, Sister City, Center for Freedom and Justice and Pop- Up Palestine.
What will be offered at the Museum the day of the event:
- Guest Speakers: Iman Jodeh, Joel Northam and Aaron Brockett
- Traditional Arabic music performed by George Sempiere and band
- Food provided by Jerusalem Cafe
- Vocals and Dabke instruction by Catrene Malshy
- Arabic writing station with button maker, Children reading original poetry.
- Local Henna Artist will be onsite
- Vendors onsite include: West bank Apparel, Hirbawi Kuffeyahs, Products from Beit Ummar, and from Nablus.
- An artifact display area with books, art and cultural outfits
- Dabke dance lessons
