BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3033@palestinecampaign.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20250811T115115Z URL:https://palestinecampaign.org/events/festival-of-palestinian-culture-f eaturing-music-art-and-tatreez/ SUMMARY:Festival of Palestinian Culture (featuring music\, art\, and Tatree z) DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nFestival of Palestinian Culture\n\nJoin us for an am azing day out at The Festival of Palestinian Culture\, showcasing the heri tage\, music\, literature\, art\, crafts and cuisine of Palestine.\n\nWe w ill have live music\, storytelling\, Tatreez workshops\, kids' activities\ , arts &\; crafts stalls\, books and lots of delicious fresh food inclu ding a Palestinian twist on pizzas! Details for specific events (music\, a rt\, and Tatreez workshops) are below.\n\nHeadline acts include Saied Silb ak (internationally renowned composer and oud player)\, Bint Mbareh (sound researcher and experimental performer) and Tasniem Zyada (poet and spoken word artist) as well as performances by local Palestinian musicians and s poken word artists.\n\nEntry is free for all. Bring a rug or seats to enjo y the day!\n\nFESTIVAL DETAILS:\n\n What: Festival of Palestinian Culture \n When: Saturday\, 30 August 2025\, [11am-4pm]\n Where: Borough Gardens \, Dorchester\, Dorset\,DT1 1RG\n Website: https://dorsetpsc.blogspot.com /p/festival-of-palestinian-culture.html\n\n ---\nA Night of Conscious Rap \, Rhymes &\; Rhythms\n\nCome join us for an evening filled with words that speak to the mind\, rhythms that move the body\, and rhymes that stir the soul.\n\nAs part of the Festival of Palestinian Culture taking place in Dorchester\, this one-off gig will showcase some of the UK's finest up- and-coming talent in the rap scene.\n\n‘Conscious rap’ — a sub-genre of hip hop focused on storytelling\, social justice\, and personal reflec tion — offers a powerful platform for exploring identity\, displacement\ , and cultural resilience. Unlike mainstream rap\, it often steers away fr om profanity\, violence\, misogyny and bravado\, instead focusing on emoti onal honesty\, personal responsibility\, political awareness\, and cultura l identity.\n\nHeadlining artist Speit delivers sharp\, dynamic performanc es with punchy delivery and politically conscious lyrics that have earned him a growing following in the UK underground scene.\n\nProfessor Z brings a unique cross-cultural dimension to the night with his multilingual appr oach that seamlessly blends Arabic and English.\n\nCompleting this excepti onal lineup is Yung Yusuf\, whose music explores themes of belonging\, ide ntity and transparency.\n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n What: A Night of Conscious Rap\, Rhymes &\; Rhythms\n When: Saturday\, 30 August 2025\, [8pm Star t]\n Where: The Vinyl Van\, Dorchester\, DorsetDT1 1GW\n Who: u15s welco me with an accompanying adult\n Tickets: £12 + booking fee - available a t https://tinyurl.com/dorchrap\n Drinks: bar available\n\n---\nArt Exhibi tion by Malak Mattar\n\nThe work of internationally renowned Gazan artist Malak Mattar will be showcased in Dorchester from Monday 25 – Saturday 3 0 August 2025.\n\nThe exhibition is hosted by Loving by Nature  and prese nts an opportunity for local audiences to experience the powerful art of o ne of Palestine's most compelling contemporary artists.\n\nThere will also be a book reading of Malak’s book ‘Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story’ at t he Borough Gardens on Saturday 30 August by her mother\, as part of the fe stival of Palestinian culture.\n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n What: Art Exhibition by Malak Mattar\n When: 25-30 August 2025\, [10a-4pm daily]\n Where: Un it 10 Antelope Walk\, Dorchester DT1 1BE\n Who: u15s welcome with an acco mpanying adult\n Tickets: Free entry (donations welcome)\n Accessibility : Please note the exhibition requires going up/down stairs\n\n---\n\nTatre ez Workshops by Asherah Jewellery\n\nDiscover the art of beadwork with a c ultural twist. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn to create a uniq ue beaded necklace using the square stitch technique\, featuring a pattern inspired by Palestinian Tatreez embroidery. You’ll master how to read a pattern diagram and bring intricate\, symbolic designs to life with glass beads. By the end of the session\, you’ll leave with a handcrafted neck lace (complete with a stainless steel chain)\, blending traditional motifs with modern jewellery-making techniques.\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\n✔ All materials provided (needles\, threads\, premium glass beads\, and chain)\ n\n✔ Step-by-step guidance—perfect for beginners and experienced craft ers\n\n✔ A creative\, welcoming atmosphere to explore your artistry\n\nN o experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and excitement. Spaces are limited to only 20\, secure your spot early.\n\nEVENT DETAILS:\n\n Wh at: Tatreez Workshops\n When: 30 August 2025\, [11-1pm and 2-4pm]\n Wher e: At the Asherah tent\, Borough Gardens\, Dorchester\, Dorset\,DT1 1RG\n Who: over 13s only\n Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/tatreez25\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://palestinecampaign.org/wp-content/uploads /Dorset-e1754912924703.png LOCATION:Borough Gardens\, Cornwall Road\, Dorchester\, DT1 1RG\, United Ki ngdom GEO:50.712645;-2.441924 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornwall Road\, Dorchester\ , DT1 1RG\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Borough Gardens:geo: 50.712645,-2.441924 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR