Date: August 2019
Production: Dance performance in a public square
Location: Ramallah, Palestine
Director and Executor: Seif Eddine Jlassi
Supervision: Fanni Raghman Anni
Award: 1 st prize,Ramallah theater Festival Award
Description:
The Street Theater Workshop with Palestinian Cultural Activists involved the production of a dance performance presented in a public square in Ramallah, Palestine. Directed and executed by Seif Eddine Jlassi under the supervision of the association Fanni Raghman Anni, this initiative received the Art and Social Change Award for its impactful contribution to the cultural landscape.
This workshop was a highlight of the Ramallah Summer Festival, titled “Wen A Ramallah” (“Where to Ramallah?”), which took place from August 15 to 23. Organized by the Ramallah Municipality, the festival’s eighth annual edition featured a diverse array of artistic activities, including theatrical and musical performances, and participation from dance troupes across various Arab countries. The festival also included numerous side events aimed at promoting art and culture in the region.
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