Ahlan 2016: Experience Arab Arts
Al-Bustan is pleased to present AHLAN! on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016Location: TRINITY CENTER FOR URBAN LIFE - 22nd and Spruce St, Center City Philadelphia[highlight]AHLAN - Welcome! Experience Arab Arts & Culture | 2-5:00pmFREE Admission for All Ages | RSVP Requested[/highlight]Al-Bustan says Ahlan! (Welcome!) and invites the Philadelphia area community to experience Arab arts and culture. Click here to seee photos from Ahlan 2015 event.Featuring Al-Bustan artists, master teachers, and students, this participatory event celebrates the work of Al-Bustan and brings together families and individuals for an afternoon of friendship, art-making and live music.2:00 – 5:00 Art-making Stations with Teaching Artists:Geometry & Pattern-Making, Collective Poetry, Map Your Journey, Arabic Alphabet Photo Booth, Henna ArtLight Fare/Beverages and Merchandise for SaleDance & Music Demonstrations: 2:15 – 2:45 Dabkeh (line dance) with Ibrahim Miari – with audience participation3:00 – 3:45 Drumming Circle with Hafez Kotain – Bring Your Own Drum!4:00 – 4:45 Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble with Penn Arabic Choir – with audience sing alongALF SHUKR to Co-Sponsors: Trinity Center for Urban Life, Qatar Foundation International, Hogan & Vandenberg LLC, Basem and Muna Hishmeh, RBTS Inc; Assad & Mary Jebara Foundation, University of Pennsylvania's Penn Arab Student Society, Lebanese Club, Middle East Center, and Greenfield Intercultural Center