Palestine culture

- Advertising - A Google employee who spoke out against the company's dealings with the Israeli military said on Tuesday she planned to quit because of what the tech giant had done to her. Former Google employee Ariel Koren left the!-->…

What started as a small smorgasbord of women's churches at St. George's Orthodox Christian Church in Fishers has since grown into a popular festival that attracts thousands of people. The St. George's Middle Eastern Festival…

How Saudi fashion brand Atelier Hekayat mixes art, history and theater in its designs DUBAI: Launched in Jeddah in 2012, Atelier Hekayat was founded by fashion designers and sisters Abeer and Alia Oraif. With a mission to bring…

In March, Bella Hadid landed her first acting role on the Hulu series, Rummy, which follows the story of first-generation Egyptian-American Ramy Hassan and his family. But when Bella worked on the show, it reignited her desire to have been…

Ammon News - Senate Speaker Faisal Fayez said the Palestinian cause will remain Jordan's main issue and that no party could trample on the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their national soil, or…

This edition of ON Culture was originally emailed to subscribers on August 12, 2022. To get Leslie Dinaberg's arts newsletter delivered to your inbox on Fridays, sign up at Independent.com/newsletters. On stage…

On October 12, 2017, the Department of State formally notified officials of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) of its intention to have the United States withdraw, citing "the need of fundamental…

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Ammon News - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Wajih Oweis and his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abu Mouis on Monday signed the 2022-2025 executive program for cooperation between Jordan and Palestine in the field…

A new online encyclopedia has been launched in Beirut, offering a unique insight into Palestinian art and visual culture.The platform Interactive encyclopedia of the Palestinian question was launched by the Institute of Palestinian…

Ammon News - The Business Development Center (BDC), in cooperation with the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), organized a regional workshop for the Cluster project which aims to build the capacity of job seekers. The Cluster…

Ammon News - Reflected Archeology in the Ecosphere and Sociosphere, the 15th International Conference on Jordan's History and Archeology, kicks off tomorrow at the campus of Yarmouk University (YU) and runs until August 5 , with…

July 24, 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the issuance by the League of Nations of the Mandate for Palestine, which authorized Britain to administer Palestine and Transjordan. On the occasion of this anniversary, the Palestinian…

Ammon News - The Inter-Ministerial Committee for Women's Empowerment is to organize a regional conference on "Women in Political Parties in the Arab Region" on Friday, under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Bisher Khasawneh.Organized…

This is an urgent transcription. The copy may not be in its final form.FRIEND GOOD MAN: As we continue to watch the war in Ukraine, we are joined by Nina Khrushchev, professor of international affairs at the new school, great-granddaughter…

President Joe Biden arrives at Andrews Air Force Base after delivering a speech in Cleveland on the American Recovery Act, Wednesday, July 6. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) By Sara Lehman Beware of what you wish for. Last week,…

Last year, the Maghreb Book Fair in Paris surprised visitors by having no books, a temporary measure at this annual gathering for anyone interested in French books on the countries of the Arab Maghreb which are Morocco, Tunisia and…

Ammon News - Reflected Archeology in the Ecosphere and Sociosphere - the 15th International Conference on Jordan's History and Archeology - will kick off at the campus of Yarmouk University (YU) from August 2-5.The conference,…

(MENAFN-Palestine News Network) 398 Views New York/PNN/ The United Nations special committee to investigate Israeli practices towards the Palestinians has condemned Israel's gross violations against…

Connect through culture, Ta' Xbiex Local CouncilThe historic event is back for its sixth edition. Home to many foreign embassies, Ta' Xbiex is known as the diplomatic capital of Malta. Bringing together different cultures in one event,…

DUBAI: Amapiano, a style of house music with influences from jazz and lounge music that emerged in South Africa, has captured the imagination of artists around the world. Egyptian choreographer Yara Saleh is one of those who…

Ammon News - The first training of the SIRCLES project has been completed, a project that aims to produce organic fertilizers by recycling organic waste from hotels in the city of Aqaba, Jordan, neighbors reported. 38 participants…

KALAMAZOO, MI — For a second year, “With Love, from Kalamazoo to Palestine: A Festival of Celebration and Solidarity” plans to bring the culture of Palestine to Bronson Park.The event scheduled for 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 is…

A court in Sidi M'hamed in Algiers yesterday sentenced former culture minister Khalida Toumi to six years in prison and a fine of 200,000 dinars ($1,430) after convicting her of corruption, a reported the Algerian Press Agency (APS).…

The Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT's World Showcase opened on September 7, 1984. It was the first expansion that Walt Disney World added to the original World Showcase! Credit: Disney Parks Blog The Morocco Pavilion is unique in that Walt…

By Dulce Torres Guzman, Tennessee LookoutJuly 7, 2022 For some Tennessee LGBTQ people, growing up meant realizing that their sexual orientation could be used against them by society, including their family members. Find out what's happening…

For some Tennessee LGBTQ people, growing up meant realizing that their sexual orientation could be used against them by society, including their family members. According to Movement Advancement…

Nicole Garcia Aguilar, a transgender woman, looks at donated clothing at the hotel she lives in as she…

(ANSAmed) - ROME, 05 LUG - The call for the third edition of WIP MedFILM dedicated to projects in post-production is launched.After the success of the first two editions, with more than…

DUBAI: While lockdowns, postponements and cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic seem largely over, socio-economic upheavals are still factored in - and the international arts and culture scene is just one of many sectors that…

DUBAI: Almost 10 years ago, Egyptian filmmaker Ali El-Arabi, the award-winning documentary filmmaker behind 'Captains of Zaatari,' which hits Netflix this month, made a promise. He was in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, the…

The artist, Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem, Minister of Culture, inaugurates the International Forum "Gaber Asfour.. Accomplishment and Enlightenment" which is organized by the Supreme Council of Culture headed by Dr.…

Vietnamese national football team are in 97th place in the FIFA rankings. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, June 24 (VNA) -- Vietnam's men's national football team remains in FIFA's top 100, according to the Vietnam Football Federation. The Golden…

Nguyen Hoang Duc (right) during the SEA Games 31 final between Vietnam and Thailand on May 22 in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The AFC Cup ASEAN zone will return to action on June 24, nearly two years after it was canceled in…

Germany's Goethe-Institut has scaled back its next event, "Beyond The Lone Offender", after attendees pulled out days earlier following a decision to disinvite Mohammed El-Kurd. Mohammed El-Kurd is a famous…

The Bradford Literature Festival is once again in the eye of the storm, this time due to its sponsorship by pro-Israel groups. This further highlights the importance of cultural spaces and the solidarity they can serve, writes Ibrahim…

Culture Minister HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani during the 9th edition of the Baku World Forum, which was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan HE Ilham Aliyev. Baku: Minister of Culture, HE Sheikh…

Home to a thriving art scene, Los Angeles has long been a hotspot for artists whose works have been…

Ammon News - A poster exhibition on archaeological research opened Thursday at the University of Jordan (UJ) as part of an exchange program between Jordanian and German academic institutions that started a few years ago, according to…

From the tiles on the floor, to the backlit mural on the ceiling, to the artifacts hung on the walls, every aspect of the Palestine House in Balboa Park tells the story of its people and culture.It was in the summer of 2002 that a group of…

Ammon News - A shift to a flexible power system and inter-country power connection systems is now a necessity for modern power systems, Amjad Rawashdeh, managing director of the National Electricity Company of Jordan (NEPCO), said…

In an April 13, 2022 article from the London-based Saudi daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Political scientist Tawfiq Al-Saif said that a hallmark of Arab political culture is the refusal to negotiate and compromise on various issues, especially…

The versatile cultural program www.allaroundculture.com recently launched its first regional networking event for the “Academy of Ecosystems” stream, attended by over 40 arts and culture practitioners, institutions, collectives, alliances…

Palfest Sheffield opens on June 14 with a talk and exhibition of photographs from Palestine, will celebrate food, dance, poetry, film, stories and more.The Arts Council supported the event by helping to fund a mass participatory dabke dance…

Generation Z is the newest group of individuals moving the world forward. Widely recognized as being born between 1995 and 2012, these people are the future. They were born into a very different world than other generations, like…

Ten years ago my mother made the Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to visit the House of God. For five days, Muslims reenact the key moments of the great prophets. By experiencing the place and the prayers of these…

Lebanon's culture minister said in a message on Sunday that martyr Qasem Soleimani's ideal was not to defend lands or countries, as he was the defender of the search for truth and divine monotheistic values. AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA):…

Stripped of statehood in the most traumatic way, Palestinians have preserved their right of return by building a vibrant and thriving national culture. Through literature, art, music, fashion and theater, the Palestinian dream lives on.…

Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. (Picture: file) By Palestine Chronicle StaffUnited Nations High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet condemned the Israeli police attack on Palestinian mourners in a…

In 2003, Sigma Chi organized a "Viva Mexico" party. It was a party where fraternity members dressed up as border patrol agents, handed out green cards, and danced in construction vests. Speaker…

DUBAI: The Michelin Guide, the restaurant industry's most respected guide, will launch its Dubai edition this month in partnership with Dubai Tourism. This has led some skeptics to speculate that the list will be filled with…

(ANSAmed) - ROME, 10 MAG - An unsung Italian story of heroism and solidarity involving the Jews of Libya during the 1967 pogrom returned to center stage on Monday night at an event in the…

When Nick Rawlinson, a third-year student at Georgetown University Law Center, heard that a poet accused of…

May 1 marked the start of this year's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage…

Longview native Matthew McConaughey recounts deep in the heart, a visually stunning film about the wildlife…

Ramadan this year, like last year, coincided with a new wave of Israeli aggression against Palestinians, which infuriated Muslims around the world, prompting them to attend mass protests to condemn the regime's atrocities. Israeli against…

Culture Couture returned in person for the first time in two years to the Becker Amphitheater on April 28.…

TEHRAN (IQNA) — A senior Hamas official has pointed out that the Zionists' failure is due to the culture of seeking martyrdom among Palestinian fighters. Addressing the International Quds Day rally in Tehran on Friday, Khalil…

"Monbiot never wrote a column about the worst attack on press freedom in a generation: the political persecution of Julian Assange. Soil erosion, he said, took precedence. Now, it prioritizes a witch hunt against left-wing heretics in…

By Rawaa Talas On April 1, US President Joe Biden released an open letter extending his "warmest greetings" to the Arab-American community in honor of Arab-American Heritage Month. Such a gesture was welcomed by many, including…

HELSINKI: Two years after being forced to close due to pandemic restrictions, Helsinki's Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art has reopened in Finland's capital with a newly renovated interior and a sprawling exhibition that takes up all…

The Mongols have not always had good press. Despite their extraordinary geopolitical success – the Mongol Empire stretched across Asia from China to Europe at its height in the 13th century CE – for many people their name is still…

After a four-year hiatus, Red Bull Culture Clash returns to the United States this spring and summer for special events on both coasts.Then on June 24, Red Bull Culture Clash descends on Los Angeles to celebrate the Latinx musical diaspora…

Doha: The Katara Library of Arabic Novels concluded its Ramadan nights in culture and literature by bringing together Arab communities, including Palestine, Morocco and Palestine. Both evenings were hosted by Khaled Diab Al Mohannadi,…

Being a Palestinian refugee is not a matter of choice, but working for Palestine is. Millions of Palestinians found themselves uprooted after the Nakba in 1948 and the June 1967 war. Argentina is one of the countries that now has a…

The year is 2008. The day is Friday. The location is your elementary school. It's your classmate's birthday, so your multiplication table lesson ends an hour early for the cupcakes and the party. Your teacher is playing "The…

Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE) welcomed approximately 300 members of the campus community to celebrate Palestinian culture Thursday night at the Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom. The event was organized in conjunction…

Over the centuries, the Passover seder — and the reading of its guidebook, the haggadah — has proven to be one of the most malleable rituals of the Jewish people. In the hands of scholars, artists, writers and all types of Jews, the…

Over the centuries, the Passover seder — and the reading of its guidebook, the haggadah — has proven to be one of the most malleable rituals of the Jewish people. In the hands of scholars, artists, writers and all types of Jews, the…

In his speech, Archbishop Elpidophoros underlined that "we have a culture - a civilizational experience which is the foundation of all the great aspirations of Western civilization - democracy, the art of politics, theatre, poetry, the arts…

Dozens of musicians and celebrities have shown their support for rapper and Palestine solidarity activist Kareem Dennis, better known by his stage name, Lowkey. The British-Iraqi artist has been the subject of a hostile smear campaign…

President Vladimir Putin on Friday criticized the West for discriminating against Russian culture, which he compared to Nazi supporters burning books in the 1930s, AFP reported. “Today they are trying to cancel a millennial country,”…

Arab Culture Kiosk owner Hasan Abu Ali in downtown Amman died on Friday morning, after battling illness for months. The late Abu Ali is considered a famous cultural figure. It was born in 1944, and one of the most important landmarks in…

FRANKSTON - In 1988, Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia performed a duet of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's not just Supreme Court nominee Justice Ketanji…

Ammon News - An art exhibition titled "Nostalgic Heart 2", which explores Palestinian towns, villages and nature, opened Monday at the Foresight32 art gallery in Amman.The exhibition, which features 34 paintings by artist Dalia Ali, is…

In 1968, the Soviet Union invaded the former Czechoslovakia. The "Prague Spring" was trampled by Warsaw Pact tanks. Alexander Dubcek, the communist who wanted to renew socialism and give it a "human face", was sent to Moscow. Europe was…

But unlearning paradise has precedent in Chiu's practice, as evidenced by “Paradise Now?: Contemporary Art from the Pacific,” the 2004 exhibition she curated at the Asia Society and Museum in New York. Rethinking Hawai'i beyond the prism…

In this episode, we have a conversation with Phil Weiss and Yakov Hirsch about the cultural sources of pro-Israel movements in American politics. For several years, Hirsch has examined what he calls “hasbara culture” – how a…

Reading time: 5 minutes By Alexandra Holyk My earliest memory of Ukrainian activism dates back to November 2004 during the Orange Revolution. At almost three years old, I was wrapped head to toe in an orange scarf, hat and…