Palestinian Art Festival Bridges Glasgow and Ramallah
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
A Palestinian art festival in Glasgow, Scotland, features film, music, poetry, and discussions on memory and identity, with Palestinian artists and researchers participating. The festival includes online contributions from Ramallah's Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center on November 12 and a film program on November 19. Palestinian artist Kamelia Jubran will perform on November 15, and the festival aims to foster collaboration between Glasgow and Ramallah.
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- Palestinian art festival in Glasgow includes film, music, poetry, and discussions on memory and identity.
- Researcher Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian and director Michel Khleifi are among the Palestinian participants.
- Collaboration with Ramallah's Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center includes online events on November 12.
- A film program and discussion are scheduled at the Khalil Sakakini Center on November 19.
- Artist Kamelia Jubran will perform a musical piece on November 15.
- The festival aims to foster joint cultural programs between Glasgow and Ramallah.
A Palestinian art festival is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Tramway venue, featuring film screenings, musical performances, poetry readings, workshops, and discussions. The events explore themes of memory, identity, and colonial experiences, with significant Palestinian participation. Among the Palestinian contributors are researcher Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, director Michel Khleifi, poet Mahmoud Al-Shaer, artist Majdal Natil, and Amira Salmi.
Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian is scheduled to participate in a dialogue with writer and poet David Lloyd, focusing on concepts related to the current Palestinian experience. The festival's collaboration extends to Ramallah through a partnership with the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center. Palestinian artists and researchers from Ramallah will join online on November 12 for an event called "The Butterflies Conference," which will share contributions from participants in various locations discussing ideas and practices related to memory and cultural work.
Further collaboration is planned for November 19 with a film program at the Khalil Sakakini Center. This program will include screenings of "The Nakba in the Room" and Michel Khleifi's film "Ma'aloul Celebrates Its Destruction," followed by a discussion. Additionally, Palestinian artist Kamelia Jubran will present a musical performance titled "Your Tears Are Our Tears" on November 15, combining singing and oud playing.
Attendance at the Glasgow events varies, with some activities being free and others requiring booking or tiered ticket prices. The festival organizers have stated that the events in collaboration with the Khalil Sakakini Center are part of a joint program between the two cities.