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  • A Palestinian string band.
  • A group of young people all wearing black with black and white checked scarves tied around their waists.
  • Two Palestinian woman standing at a podium at Fed Square in traditional clothing.
  • Palestinian performers on stage at Fed Square in traditional clothing.
7 Nov

Palestine Cultural Festival

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Palestine Cultural Festival returns for its 10th year, bringing the sights, sounds, flavours and spirit of Palestine to the heart of Melbourne.

The program celebrates Palestinian creativity through traditional music and dance, theatre, spoken word, cooking showcases and art, featuring local talent Tarab Ensemble, Moe Omran, Jafra and Ataba dabke, and a global Palestinian headline artist.

Enjoy authentic Palestinian dishes from food trucks, join dabke and tatreez (dance and embroidery) workshops, and explore food, market and cultural stalls showcasing the best of Palestinian craftsmanship.

Community led and volunteer run, the festival is a free, all ages day out for the whole family.

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Date Times
Sat 7 Nov
  • 4pm - 10pm 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0466 263 227
  • email address: contact@palestinenationalday.org
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