Tribute to Ismet Al-Alam, a Dedicated Social and Cultural Activist
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
This is a tribute to Ismet Al-Alam, a social and cultural activist from Kafr Manda who died on July 7, 2024. She was known for her extensive support of writers and artists and for initiating cultural events. The author shares personal memories of Al-Alam, highlighting her dedication to fostering cultural life and encouraging creators. Her passing is remembered as a significant loss to the community.
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- Ismet Al-Alam, a dedicated social and cultural activist from Kafr Manda, passed away on July 7, 2024.
- She was widely recognized for her significant role in supporting writers, artists, and cultural initiatives.
- Al-Alam often initiated cultural events herself or collaborated with other activists.
- The author recalls insightful conversations with Al-Alam about the importance of cultural life.
- She emphasized the need for individuals to actively contribute to a vibrant literary and cultural movement.
- Her efforts included organizing literary evenings and supporting local authors.
The author reflects on the life and contributions of Ismet Al-Alam, a social, humanitarian, and cultural activist from Kafr Manda, who passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Al-Alam was a prominent figure in cultural and social activities across various towns and cities, often initiating events herself or collaborating with others. She was known for her extensive support of writers, artists, and intellectuals.
The author recounts his personal acquaintance with Al-Alam, which began nearly twenty years ago. He recalls visiting her home in Kafr Manda with a writer friend from Nazareth. During the visit, Al-Alam introduced them to her father, who passed away shortly after, and expressed pride in her writer and artist friends. The author remembers their insightful conversations about the importance of revitalizing cultural and literary life and strengthening the connection between creators and their audience.
Al-Alam emphasized the personal responsibility each individual has in fostering a dynamic and serious literary and cultural movement. Her accompanying writer friend expressed enthusiasm for the author writing about Al-Alam and her peers, noting the significant role of social media in amplifying their visibility.
The article details Al-Alam's initiative, along with another activist, to organize a literary evening in the Triangle region for a poet and writer friend. The author was invited to speak about the book. Al-Alam's dedication was evident in her follow-up calls to ensure the author's comfort and to discuss his perspective on the book, highlighting her deep concern for genuine achievements and her desire to encourage further contributions.
Reflecting on Al-Alam's passing more than two years after her death, the author stresses the importance of celebrating social activists like her and encouraging others to continue on paths of truth, giving, and accomplishment. He mentions other activists who collaborated with Al-Alam, including Wafaa Zubaydat from Basmat Tiv'on, Narjis Mahajna-Umm Alaa from Umm al-Fahm, Reem Basyouni from Nazareth, and Ismehan Jabali from Tayibe.
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