Join us this Friday, November 30th, for a solidarity visit to the village of Battir. Like other Palestinian villages in the area, Battir’s ancient heritage and ecosystem is currently threatened by Israel’s planned construction of the Apartheid Wall.
Battir is home to a unique ecosystem and terrace agriculture irrigated through a system of aqueducts dating from Roman times. UNESCO is currently providing technical expertise to the Palestinian Authority in order to submit an application for World Heritage Status for Battir and the surrounding area.
The full-day event this Friday will include guided walks through the agricultural terraces, a Playback Theatre performance, and a community discussion about the ongoing threats faced by the villages in the area.
Free transportation by private bus from Ramallah to Battir and back will be provided, and there will be an option for lunch (30 NIS) in Battir. The bus will leave from Al Bireh Main Street, in front of the Islamic Bank building, at 9:00 am.
RSVP
Please confirm your participation via phone or email by Wednesday at 5pm.
Please confirm your participation via phone or email by Wednesday at 5pm.
CONTACT – Arabic
Faisal Abu Alheja
Ph: 0599649008 Email: faisal@thefreedomtheatre.org
Faisal Abu Alheja
Ph: 0599649008 Email: faisal@thefreedomtheatre.o
CONTACT – English
Ben Rivers
Ph: 0592-902256 Email: ben@thefreedomtheatre.org
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SCHEDULE
9:00 am: Depart Ramallah from Al Bireh Main Street, in front of the Islamic Bank building
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Community visit
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1 – 2:30 pm: Playback Theatre
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Discussion with community members
3:30 – 4:30pm: Community visit
4:30 pm: Depart Battir
5:30 pm: Arrive back in Ramallah
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ORGANIZERS
UNESCO: www.unesco.org
The Freedom Theatre: www.thefreedomtheatre.org
Thirsting for Justice Campaign: www.thirstingforjustice.org/new
Juzoor: www.juzoor.org/portal
UNESCO
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.
THE FREEDOM BUS
The Freedom Bus, an initiative of The Freedom Theatre, uses interactive theatre and cultural activism to bear witness, raise awareness and build alliances throughout occupied Palestine and beyond.
Email: freedombus@thefreedomtheatre.org
Web: www.freedombus.ps
Blog: freedombuspalestine.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefreedombus
Twitter: #FreedomBusPal
PLAYBACK THEATRE
Audience members share autobiographical accounts and watch as a team of actors and musicians instantly transform these accounts into improvised theatre pieces. Playback Theatre provides opportunity for education, advocacy and community building.
Ben Rivers
Ph: 0592-902256 Email: ben@thefreedomtheatre.org
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SCHEDULE
9:00 am: Depart Ramallah from Al Bireh Main Street, in front of the Islamic Bank building
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Community visit
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1 – 2:30 pm: Playback Theatre
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Discussion with community members
3:30 – 4:30pm: Community visit
4:30 pm: Depart Battir
5:30 pm: Arrive back in Ramallah
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ORGANIZERS
UNESCO: www.unesco.org
The Freedom Theatre: www.thefreedomtheatre.org
Thirsting for Justice Campaign: www.thirstingforjustice.org
Juzoor: www.juzoor.org/
UNESCO
UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information.
THE FREEDOM BUS
The Freedom Bus, an initiative of The Freedom Theatre, uses interactive theatre and cultural activism to bear witness, raise awareness and build alliances throughout occupied Palestine and beyond.
Email: freedombus@thefreedomtheat
Web: www.freedombus.ps
Blog: freedombuspalestine.wordpre
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Twitter: #FreedomBusPal
PLAYBACK THEATRE
Audience members share autobiographical accounts and watch as a team of actors and musicians instantly transform these accounts into improvised theatre pieces. Playback Theatre provides opportunity for education, advocacy and community building.