Timna Festival Returns to Roots in Rosh Ha'ayin with 12,000 Attendees
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The Timna Festival 2026 in Rosh Ha'ayin celebrated Yemenite Jewish heritage over three days, attracting thousands. The event featured music, heritage activities, and food, with a closing concert attended by about 12,000 people. Mayor Raz Sagie emphasized the festival's return to its roots and the city's commitment to preserving this heritage for future generations. The municipality acknowledged all participants and staff involved in the successful event.
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- The Timna Festival 2026 in Rosh Ha'ayin attracted approximately 12,000 people to its main event.
- The festival focused on celebrating the heritage, music, and traditions of Yemenite Jewry.
- Activities included performances, heritage workshops, exhibitions, and traditional food.
- The event featured performances dedicated to late singers Shoshana Damari and Shalom Tzabari.
- Mayor Raz Sagie highlighted the festival's return to its roots and its importance for future generations.
The Timna Festival 2026 concluded a three-day run during the intermediate days of Sukkot in Rosh Ha'ayin, drawing thousands of visitors. This year, the Rosh Ha'ayin Municipality focused on returning the festival to its origins, emphasizing the heritage, music, and traditions of Yemenite Jewry as a core part of the city's identity. Attendees enjoyed performances, tours, exhibitions, heritage meetings, and family activities. Hundreds of children and families participated in workshops at the Yemenite Jewish Heritage House, where they met Yemenite grandmothers demonstrating ancient crafts, viewed a photography exhibition by Tzion Ozri, and saw original productions dedicated to the late singers Shoshana Damari and Shalom Tzabari. The "Ya Mi Melel" performance played to a full house at the cultural hall, while a Diwan tent offered Yemenite food, piyutim (liturgical poems), and performances by artists including Hiba and the Kafah Brothers throughout the festival. The main event on the final evening saw approximately 12,000 people fill the Rosh Ha'ayin amphitheater. The evening featured local artists before performances by Mor Me'or and Rinat Bar. Mayor Raz Sagie stated that the festival had been returned to its roots, giving Yemenite Jewish heritage its proper place. He added that Rosh Ha'ayin grew from this heritage and that the city has a responsibility to pass it on to future generations as a living, relevant, and connecting force. The municipality thanked city staff, the municipal company, the Yemenite Jewish Heritage House, security forces, artists, and all partners and visitors for their participation.