Israel's Nature Reserves Host Romantic Events for Tu B'Av Celebration
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israel's Nature and Parks Authority is hosting romantic cultural and musical events across several national parks for Tu B'Av, including concerts, art exhibitions, wine tastings, and guided tours from July 28 to 30. Highlights include a video art show at Beit Guvrin, live music at Herodion and Beit She'arim, and a festive wine event at Avdat. These experiences aim to celebrate love in natural and historic settings.
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- Israel's Nature and Parks Authority offers romantic Tu B'Av events in national parks and reserves.
- Beit Guvrin hosts a video art exhibition with music by Ehud Banai and picnic options.
- Herodion and Beit She'arim parks feature live concerts on July 30 with discounted tickets.
- Avdat park combines wine tastings, ancient vineyard tours, and live music on July 30.
- Apollonia park holds a free romantic evening with saxophone music and workshops on July 28.
To celebrate Tu B'Av, Israel's Nature and Parks Authority is offering a variety of romantic outdoor events across national parks and nature reserves. These include live music, guided tours, cultural experiences, and art exhibitions designed for couples, families, and lovers of nature.
At Beit Guvrin National Park, the "Eighth Sound" video art exhibition in the Bell Caves features a multisensory journey combining music by Ehud Banai and video art by Ronen Tanhum. Visitors can also pre-order picnic baskets to enjoy in the illuminated picnic area near the caves. The exhibition runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday nights throughout July.
Herodion National Park will host a sunset concert on July 30 featuring singer-songwriter Moshe Herman. The event begins at 6:30 PM with the concert starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets cost 50 NIS, with a discount for Matmon subscribers.
Beit She'arim National Park offers a special Tu B'Av evening on July 30 with live music by Alon Neuman and Orian Chaplin performing "Worn Out." The event includes guided tours of burial caves and archaeological sites, starting at 6 PM, with the concert at 7 PM. Entrance is 50 NIS, discounted for Matmon members.
At Avdat National Park, visitors can enjoy a festive event on July 30 from 5 PM to 8 PM featuring wine tastings from Negev wineries, tours of ancient wine presses and vineyards, live music, and a sunset show. A family craft corner will be hosted in collaboration with Bedouin women from "Desert Magic." Admission requires advance registration but is free for Matmon subscribers.
Apollonia National Park will hold a free event on July 28 from 6:30 PM to 10 PM with live saxophone music, romantic poetry readings, photography tips, and a writing workshop. The last entry is at 8:30 PM, with discounts for Matmon subscribers and Herzliya residents.
These events encourage visitors to slow down, connect with nature, and celebrate love under the open sky during the traditional Israeli holiday of Tu B'Av.
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