Dabka and Irish Dancing Collaboration
A Dabka and Irish dancing collaboration performance, uniting the two traditional dances from Palestine and Ireland
Piano Recital from Bethlehem
Award winning Palestinian pianist Ramzi Shomali performs a repertoire honouring Bethlehem and Beethoven
Dalia’s Song
In a special production for this first edition of the festival, the Amwaj choir premieres Dalia’s Song – music by Roxanna Panufnik and words by Jessica Duchen.
The Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Bethlehem
Join us live from the bustle and excitement of Manger Square for the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Bethlehem
Alrowwad Dabka Dance Performance
Alrowwad Arts & Cultural Centre perform a traditional Palestinian and Dabka Dance
Baladi Dabka Performance and Dance Class
A performance and a class in the traditional Palestinian folk dance – ‘Dabka’
Born in Bethlehem
A play for audiences across the world telling the story of Bethlehem and its contemporary, living stones
Opening Song
This celebrated Palestinian singer performs in front of the Nativity Church in the heart of Bethlehem