In partnership with Amos Trust and Bethlehem Cultural Festival.

A joyful afternoon of Palestinian culture for all ages. Enjoy a lively programme of short films perfect for families, followed by a high-energy performance from the Dabke Dance Troupe of Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society, based in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

These ten young dancers have been lighting up stages across the UK with their warmth, rhythm, and exuberance. And if you fancy giving dabke a try yourself, come along to the one-hour workshop before the show (see workshop details).

The Short film programme includes five festival favourites, all suitable for a family audience, as well as 3 short animations made by the Haneen Koraz Children’s Animation Workshop in Gaza. The workshop was the beneficiary of a donation from our festival last year, all raised through merchandise sales and audience donations—thank you Bristol for your generosity.

• Maradona’s Legs dir: Firas Khoury
• Ave Maria dir: Basil Khalil
• I am From Palestine dir: Iman Zawahry
• Wall Piano dirs: Asma Ghannem, Christopher Marianetti, Alexia Webster
• A Short Films About Kids dir: Ibrahim Handal

Donations

All donations from this year’s festival will go to Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), providing humanitarian assistance as well as health and social services to Palestinians whenever and wherever needed. You can donate when buying tickets.