CULTURAL PROGRAM
CULTURAL PROGRAM
Exhibition
Gaza teaches us
This exhibition traces the ongoing genocide in Gaza through images and testimony, reflecting on over 21 months of relentless violence. Through art and photography, the exhibit documents the devastating toll of Zionist aggression while uplifting the stories of steadfastness and resistance that have defined this period. It stands as both a testament to the urgency of this moment and a critical demonstration of the role that arts and culture play in exposing systems of oppression and in documenting genocide. This exhibit invites viewers to witness in order to demand accountability and mobilize against this genocide.
SaturdayDabke Performance with Wishah and Baladi
August 30th at 6:30pm | Hussam Abu Safiya Hall
The Wishah Popular Dance Troupe and the Baladi Dance Group are two Palestinian dabke troupes from Al-Bireh, Ramallah, and Beit Jala, Palestine. Wishah and Baladi’s performances are a living archive of Palestinian resistance. Dabke carries, across generations, the stories of the Palestinian people: of land, exile, return, and steadfastness. In the face of genocide and erasure, Wishah and Baladi preserve and celebrate Palestinian culture and heritage in the face of efforts to erase it.
SundayCultural Night with the Palestinian Youth Ensemble and Fuad Foty
August 31st at 5:45pm | Hussam Abu Safiya Hall
The Palestinian Youth Ensemble will bring to life traditional and contemporary revolutionary songs—anthems that have carried the Palestinian struggle across generations. Their music honors the land, commemorates martyrs, and voices unwavering hope. This performance is a powerful expression of cultural resistance, ensuring that Palestine’s spirit is not only heard but deeply felt. Following their set, Fuad Foty takes the stage as a master oud instrumentalist, vocalist, and esteemed musical instructor with over three decades of experience. A co-founder of Quartertonez Music, Foty draws from his deep roots in classical Arabic music.