Cultural Talk: Palestine, LIVE in Seattle or ONLINE, Fri. Nov.7, 2025 with Helene Eriksen & ANAR DANA
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Joyce Clyde
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Dabke in Palestine and the Levant
Join us LIVE in Seattle/Burien at 7pmfor a Community Potluck (please RSVP for the address)or join us ONLINE for the Cultural Talk at 8pmPT
Join us this Friday, November 7th, 2025LIVE in Seattle/Burien or ONLINEfor our next ANAR DANA Cultural Talk on the history, culture and dancesof the Palestinian people and the dance Dabke danced throughout the Levant.
Join us for a deep discussion that connects geography, history, and the vibrant cultural traditions of Palestine. This cultural talk focuses on the intersection of culture and conflict and will provide insights on the current situation in Palestine and how it relates to its traditional dance and music. This talk promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of Palestinian heritage through a unique perspective.Don’t miss this chance for meaningful exploration!We invite you to join us LIVE to the Potluck in Burien at 7pm.Pease RSVP to this email to recieve the address.
If you prefer to join us on ZOOM at 8pm you can register using the link on my homepage.Looking forward to seeing you next Friday!
If you can't join us live you can still register for access to the recording.
Also check out the large library of Cultural Talk recordings available on my website.
Helene
Don't miss the following ANAR DANA Cultural Talks:ANAR DANA VIRTUAL Cultural Talks connect dancers andinterested community members across the globein a deep exploration of dance, music, ethnography and history.At our Community Cultural Eveningswe gather together for a potluck and HYBRID Cultural Talkwith the project dancers and interested community members.You can come and share food in our community potluckor login from anywhere in the world.We also have archives of recordings of cultural talks that you can access on my website:
And another archive for instant access at www.patreon.com/ANARDANA
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