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Palestinian Cultural Palace

 

In 2016, in partnership with the Women’s Center-Rafah, the Palestinian Cultural Palace team in Gaza piloted an artistic and cultural project for youth: Homeland Moments, a Children’s Art Camp. It was overseen by specialized trainers who work in the arts including theater, performing arts and creative writing. Youth attendees created and performed art projects related to the culture, heritage and experiences of children growing up in the Gaza Strip. Through drama, folklore and choral performance, youth engaged with Palestinian history and culture from the Nakba through the present.

The project is an effort by Mohamed Baroud at the Palestinian Cultural Palace, a cultural, developmental, and social gathering place for youth, which aims to maintain the cultural heritage of Palestinians and care for all types of growth and development that will support the youth in realizing their hopes and dreams. The program targets children who have had “no role in society” and encourages them to express their feelings, to deal with negative energy and develop their skills.

Check out the videos below to see the final product! Participating youth engaged Palestinian history and culture, from the Nakba through the present, through drama, folklore, and choral performance.

Check out the video from the 2017 Production of Seeds, Land, and Spring of Peace! 

We’ve received word from our partners in Gaza that the completion of the Seeds, Land, and Spring of Peace was completed successfully! On April 10th, Rachel’s Birthday, we received this note from Najah Ayash, coordinator at the Women’s Center-Rafah:

Dear all friends,
Today from Gaza, the strings of love began to play music of peace and hope. Today was an artistic and entertaining activity with the talents of the Cultural Palace children and a special meeting with their parents to commemorate the birth of Rachel Corrie on April 10th as part of the Rachel Corrie Foundation’s “Spring of Peace” in cooperation with the Women’s Programs Center – Rafah
Please consider a donation to our Rachel Corrie Foundation Gaza Projects to support Homeland Moments and Seeds, Land, and Spring of Peace Productions. Your donation helps to maintain a commitment to the children and families of Gaza. Donations to this project will go to Women’s Program Center-Rafah, the designated representative and partner organization receiving funds and overseeing the completion of the project. Donations to the Rachel Corrie Foundation for this purpose are tax deductible, and any amount is appreciated!  Make your donation today! (Select “Gaza Projects” in the drop down menu on our donations page). 
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    • Board of Directors & Staff
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    • Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • PROJECTS
    • A Tale of Two Cities: Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project
    • Gaza Projects
      • RCF Gaza Resource Page
      • Rachel Corrie Gaza Sport Initiative
      • Palestinian Cultural Palace – Youth Performances
    • Olympia Arab Festival
      • Shuruq 4.5 Olympia Arab Festival 2020
    • Peace Works
    • RCF Educational Scholarships
      • Birzeit University Women’s Scholarship
      • Rachel Corrie Memorial Scholarship
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    • Palestinian Call for Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions
    • Protect Your Right to Boycott! Fight Back Against Anti-BDS Legislation
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