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OUR SECOND ANNUAL

Palestine Cultural Festival

Date

November 2, 2025

Day

Sunday

Time

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Admission

Free

Location

American Civic Association - 131 Front Street, Binghamton, NY, 13905

✨ SPECIAL GUEST

Featuring

Laila Hasan Awauda

Cofounder of Women in Hebron Initiative.
Join us for an inspiring talk from Laila Hasan Awauda, a dedicated advocate for Palestinian women’s empowerment and cultural preservation. Learn about the incredible work being done to support women artisans and preserve traditional Palestinian crafts.

Activities & Highlights

Immerse yourself in Palestinian culture through various activities and experiences.

Authentic Palestinian Handicrafts

Explore and purchase beautiful handmade crafts created by Palestinian artisans, including traditional embroidery, pottery, and textiles.

Henna Art

Experience the ancient art of henna with skilled artists creating intricate designs. Get your own beautiful henna tattoo!

Free Traditional Food

Savor authentic Palestinian cuisine including falafel, hummus, maqluba, knafeh, and more delicious traditional dishes.

Live Entertainment

Enjoy traditional Palestinian music, dance performances, and cultural presentations throughout the day.

Community Orgs

Student Orgs

Palestine Cultural Festival

🇵🇸✨ You’re Invited! Second Annual Palestine Cultural Festival! ✨🇵🇸

Mark your calendars! Get ready for a day of beautiful culture, history, and community at our biggest event of the year! Bring the whole family and immerse yourselves in the vibrant heritage of Palestine.

HIGHLIGHTS YOU CAN’T MISS:

Special Guest Speaker: Featuring Laila Hasan Awada, Co-founder of the Women in Hebron Initiative! 🗣

Authentic Palestinian Handicrafts 🛍

FREE Traditional Food (Come hungry!) 🥙

Henna Art for everyone! 🎨

Live Entertainment! 🎶

NO Entrance Fee! That’s right—it’s FREE to enter! 🎉

This is a beautiful way to show solidarity and celebrate culture!

🗓 WHEN: Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 WHERE: American Civic Association | 131 Front Street, Binghamton, NY, 13905

Want to get involved? We need volunteers, tabling partners, and donors! Email us today: palestineculturalfestival@gmail.com

Spread the word and invite your friends! See you there! ❤ #PalestineCulturalFestival #IOST #BinghamtonNY #FreeEvent #LailaHasanAwada #HennaArt #PalestinianCulture

Our Sponsors:

Africana Studies

Why Attend?

This festival is more than an event—it’s a celebration of heritage, community, and cultural exchange.

Celebrate Culture

Experience the richness of Palestinian heritage, traditions, and community spirit.

Build Community

Connect with neighbors, make new friends, and strengthen community bonds.

Learn & Discover

Gain insights into Palestinian history, art, and cultural practices.

Support Artisans

Purchase authentic handicrafts and directly support Palestinian artisans.

Join Our Volunteer Team!

Volunteer

Help make this event amazing

Tabling

Showcase your organization

Donations

Support the festival

Emails/Texts Signup

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