At the House of Palestine you can view displayed arts and crafts, read informational literature, view videotapes about Palestinian heritage, sample food and ask questions.
The entertainment is provided by folk dancers, a band of Arabic drum and oud, and sometimes they have a fashion show of costumes and dresses.
Tables are set up to display artifacts and books, as well as traditional dresses and clothes to be viewed by the visitors to the park. A coffee ?jelseh? (seating) is setup on the grass in the lawn area, featuring a woven carpet topped with large embroidered pillows, and serving coffee from a gold coffee pot in tiny cups for a visual taste of Palestinian hospitality. Visitors can also have their name written onto a card in the artistic lettering of the Arabic language.
Food:
The foods served are traditionally falafel, hummus, chicken shawerma sandwiches, moujadara, grape leaves and tabouleh. The deserts are a variety of freshly made specialties and Arabic Lemonade.
Admission: FREE
Location: Balboa Park
For more information:
Phone: (619) 234-0739
or
Visit: www.sdhpr.org
The entertainment is provided by folk dancers, a band of Arabic drum and oud, and sometimes they have a fashion show of costumes and dresses.
Tables are set up to display artifacts and books, as well as traditional dresses and clothes to be viewed by the visitors to the park. A coffee ?jelseh? (seating) is setup on the grass in the lawn area, featuring a woven carpet topped with large embroidered pillows, and serving coffee from a gold coffee pot in tiny cups for a visual taste of Palestinian hospitality. Visitors can also have their name written onto a card in the artistic lettering of the Arabic language.
Food:
The foods served are traditionally falafel, hummus, chicken shawerma sandwiches, moujadara, grape leaves and tabouleh. The deserts are a variety of freshly made specialties and Arabic Lemonade.
Admission: FREE
Location: Balboa Park
For more information:
Phone: (619) 234-0739
or
Visit: www.sdhpr.org
