Mark your calendar with a multitude of cultural and community events
The House of Palestine hosts a variety of engaging events designed to celebrate and share our rich heritage. Join us to connect with the community through educational workshops, insightful book discussions, and vibrant cultural gatherings.
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Workshops
Explore the art of traditional Palestinian embroidery (Tatreez), learn to cook iconic dishes like Maqluba and Kanafeh, or discover the rhythms of Dabke dance. Our workshops are hands-on experiences led by knowledgeable community members.
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Book Club
Dive into the rich literary world of Palestinian authors like Ghassan Kanafani, Susan Abulhawa, and Mourid Barghouti. We explore fiction, poetry, and memoirs that tell the stories of Palestine.
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Events
Join us for our vibrant annual lawn program, cultural celebrations, film screenings, and guest speaker series. These events are a cornerstone for community building and shared learning.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at MOPA at SDMA in Balboa Park
Traces of Home Screening | Q & A with Film Maker
House of Palestine in collaboration with Karama is proud to present the screening of the Watermelon Pictures award-winning film, Traces of Home, with the filmmaker Colette Ghunim present for the screening and Q&A . This documentary follows Colette Ghunim as she travels with her parents to reconnect with the ancestral homes they were forced to leave in Mexico and Palestine. The film explores family history, immigration, cultural identity, displacement, and what home means.
