Rehovot Celebrates Immigrants With Special Festival
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Over 600 new and veteran immigrants celebrated Immigrant Day at a special festival in Rehovot last Tuesday, October 20th. Organized by the city's Absorption Department, the event aimed to strengthen social ties and showcase cultural diversity. Mayor Matan Diel and Deputy Mayor Karin Berginski highlighted the event's success in fostering unity and celebrating Rehovot as a microcosm of Israel's diverse society. The festival featured music, food, and activities designed to connect immigrants from various backgrounds.
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- Over 600 immigrants celebrated Immigrant Day at a festival in Rehovot on October 20th.
- The event, in its second year, aimed to foster social connections among immigrants.
- Mayor Matan Diel called Rehovot a microcosm of Israel's diverse society.
- Deputy Mayor Karin Berginski highlighted the event's success in promoting unity.
- The festival featured South American food, international music, and family activities.
The city of Rehovot hosted a special "Yom Ha'oleh" (Immigrant Day) celebration last Tuesday, October 20th, at the Weizmann Center, bringing together over 600 new and veteran immigrants. This marks the second consecutive year for the event, organized by the Absorption Department with support from Mayor Matan Diel and Deputy Mayor Karin Berginski, who oversees the Aliyah and Absorption portfolio.
The festival aimed to foster social connections among immigrants in the city and encourage relationships between those who have chosen Israel as their home. Despite differences in culture, customs, and countries of origin, music, dancing, and a festive atmosphere united the participants, showcasing Rehovot's diverse human and cultural mosaic.
Attendees enjoyed a South American-themed celebration, including an Argentinian food stand operated by Brasa, a team composed of new immigrants from South America. The event also featured international music, food stalls, bouncy castles, children's craft stations, and a heated pool. Participants had the opportunity to expand their social circles, meet new families, and experience the city's rich cultural diversity.
Mayor Matan Diel described Rehovot as a "microcosm of the State of Israel" and expressed pride in the coexistence of diverse cultures and communities. He emphasized that each resident contributes their unique story, tradition, and culture, creating a special human tapestry. He highlighted the joy of seeing hundreds of new and veteran immigrants celebrating together and enjoying the city's cultural richness, pledging continued efforts to strengthen communities and ensure Rehovot remains a welcoming home for all.
Deputy Mayor Karin Berginski shared her excitement at witnessing the joy and unity among the city's various communities for the second year. She noted a common denominator connecting everyone, despite diverse languages, cultures, and traditions: the desire to rejoice, celebrate, and be together. Berginski stated that the event demonstrates how human diversity is a source of strength and thanked the Mayor for his support and understanding of the importance of such events for the immigrant community, as well as the residents who participated.