GUELPH – ‘Palestine in the Park’ was a festival celebrating local Palestinian arts, culture and community in Guelph on Aug. 10. The festival included Dabke dancing and Tatreez embroidery workshops, kite-making for kids, an arts market, food, a silent auction fundraiser, musical performances and short film screenings. The event took place outside Guelph’s Boathouse and Lawn Bowling Club.
Dabke is a traditional dance popular at weddings, festivals and other celebrations in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq.
Roula Said, left and Maryem Toller performed “Songs and Poetry of Palestine” during the Palestinian arts and culture festival.
