Day Two
May 11th
Dedicated to all things Middle Eastern, North African, we have curated a culturally immersive experience showcasing traditional and contemporary music/dance; hand selected international/touring/local comedians and short films, as well as vendors to bring the MENA market to life in Dallas, TX. This is also World Kufiya Day, so bring one with you on this day!
Day Time Experience
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11am-5pm: Traditional music performances
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11am-5pm: Street market style vendors
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2pm-4:30pm: Curated short films followed by a panel composed of MENA community members.
11:30-1:30pm Cultural Acts
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Nisreen Hajaj - Folk Singer
@nisreenhajaj
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Mawaweel Band- Folk Band
Facebook: Mawaweel Band
2-4:30pm Short Films + Q&A Panel
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Made in Palestine
Hirbawi Textiles, located in the city of Hebron, is the last remaining factory in Palestine that produces the iconic scarf known as the Kuffiyeh. Made in Palestine is a charming profile of the unique factory that also explores the challenges and benefits of manufacturing in Palestine.
Director - Mariam Dwedar
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Sweet Refuge
A passionate Syrian baker spends his first Eid in the US attempting to sell the sweet he has spent his lifetime perfecting: walnut baklava. As he roams the streets of Brooklyn, he bumps into a savvy Indian ladoo maker, who appears to have figured out how to appeal to one of New York's most coveted customers: Health-conscious Brooklynites.
Director - Maryam Mir
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The Moped and the Goldfinch
Learning of her lover's illness, Moufida, a young woman from a village in eastern Algeria, decides to go and see him in Algiers by crossing the country on a moped.
Director - Amir Hocine Bensaifi
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Lovesick in the Westbank
A Palestinian family hosts a young American tourist after a simple misunderstanding. But as chaos unfolds in their village, it doesn’t take too long for them to become part of the absurd mayhem that immediately ensues.
Director - Said Zagha
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Ibn El Ballad
After feeling like a stranger in his own country, Firas, a nine-year-old Jordanian-Lebanese boy, goes to extreme lengths to finally fit in.
Director - Tony El Ghazal
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An Orange from Jaffa
Mohammed, a young Palestinian, is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. The driver, Farouk, discovers that Mohammed has already failed to cross the checkpoint. Trouble begins.
Director - Mohammed Almughanni
Night Time Experience
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6pm-12am: Street market style vendors
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6pm-7:30pm: Showcasing comedians from Desi, MENA, East Asia, and Dallas
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8pm-9:30pm: Showcasing comedians from the MENA community + 1 Dallas special guest
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9:30pm-12am: Contemporary musical performances
6 & 8pm Shows Lineup
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Atheer Yacoub - Headliner
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Zaid Fouzi - Host
Featuring
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Osama Basal
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Marena Riyad
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Raza Jafri
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Michelle MaliZaki
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Sheridi Lester
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Parker Slavens
9:30pm-12am Afterparty
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MUTAHADIR- DJ
Explore More
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Day 1: Desi
1st day of our Festival! Come explore Desi/South Asian culture! and don’t forget to dress up!
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Day 3: East/SouthEast Asia
3rd and final day of our Festival and Mother’s Day! Come explore East/SouthEast Asian culture and don’t forget your mom! Mother’s will receive a special gift <3