BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36294@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T003631Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/palestinian-food-identity-reclamati on-series/ SUMMARY:Palestinian Food & Identity Reclamation Series DESCRIPTION:WASHINGTON\, DC\n\n \;\n\nFood is more than nourishment\, i t is memory\, identity\, and resistance.\n\nJoin us for a 3-part workshop series led by Palestinian American chef and activist Jinan Deena\, explori ng the deep connection between Palestinian cuisine and cultural identity.\ n\nThrough storytelling\, history\, and discussion\, this series highlight s how food becomes a powerful tool for preservation and resistance in the face of erasure.\n\n \;\nSession 1:\nPalestinian Agricultural History &\; Food Sovereignty\n\nExplore the roots of Palestinian cuisine\, the impact of occupation on agriculture\, and the ongoing struggle to preserve food traditions.\n\n \;\nSession 2:\nFood Through Resilience\n\nHighl ighting chefs in Gaza and their efforts to sustain and protect culinary he ritage under extreme conditions.\n\n \;\nSession 3:\nEthical Consumpti on &\; Supporting Palestinian Businesses\n\nLearn how everyday choices — from food to purchasing decisions — can support Palestinian communit ies globally.\n\nLight (vegetarian) bites will be served after each sessio n.\n\n \;\n\nJinan Deena\n\nPalestinian American chef and activist bas ed in Washington\, DC\, and founder of Bayti. Through her work\, she blend s food and activism to reclaim and celebrate authentic Palestinian cuisine . Her work has been featured in BBC\, Washington Post\, Eater DC\, and mor e. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/05/Screen-Shot-2026-05-05-at-20.33.51.png LOCATION:Museum of the Palestinian People\, 1900 18th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States GEO:38.9157513;-77.04194159999997 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1900 18th St NW\, Washingto n\, DC\, 20009\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Museum of the Pa lestinian People:geo:38.9157513,-77.04194159999997 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR