Fun and festivities in Palestine - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
The West Bank, a Palestinian territory, is home to Arab Palestinians. Approximately half of them are Christians, the latter are Muslims. Holidays of both confessions are widely celebrated in the territory, and so no one gets confused about Christmas or the holy month of Ramadan. In Ramallah, the administrative center of the State of Palestine, there is always a Christmas tree on the Yasser Arafat Square. The beautifully decorated tree is a magnet for people who enjoy gathering here. By the way, Palestine is a secular country; at least school education is secular here. Not many people are aware of this, but Palestine has the highest percentage of educated people in the Arab world – more than 92% of the territory’s residents can read and write.
Tourists can enjoy different types of vacations in Palestine depending on their taste and preferences. If you read a lot of negative information about …
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1. Make sure you always have a passport with you. Document checks are frequent in Palestine, and if you fail to show an identification document, you …
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In Ramallah, tourists can visit the museum and mausoleum of the famous Palestinian poet and novelist Mahmoud Darwish. The complex is located on a hill and is separated into two parts by a wide ladder. The architect team tried to make a building that symbolizes an open book. The low-rise buildings on the sides resemble pages, and the ladder in the middle is reminiscent of the binding. The complex features a memorial of Mahmoud Darwish, his works, and personal items. A part of the exhibition is dedicated to the political side of the poet’s life. The museum hosts multiple poetic festivals.
Palestine – the West Bank of the River Jordan – borders Israel and Jordan. The Gaza Strip has a border with Egypt. Officially, the State of …
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Tourists can visit the Cultural Center of Khalil al-Sakakini in Ramallah. It is open in the former family home of Khalil Salem Salah. The venue regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts, and film screenings. Ramallah is the location of a mausoleum dedicated to the political leader and founder of the Palestinian liberation movement - Yasser Arafat. The complex is built at some elevation and has a minimalist design. The burial site always has the ceremonial guard. Having visited these places, do not hurry to tell your impressions to people in Israel. You will not find any support but are likely to face negativity or aggression.
The territory of Palestine includes the Gaza Strip – a separate area near the Mediterranean Sea – and the West Bank, an area near the River …
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