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Global Insights presents Naveen El'Dabsheh and Palestine

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

The Middle Eastern region of Palestine is a melting pot of ancient and modern cultures, religions and peoples.

The last Global Insights of the spring semester at The University of Scranton features Naveen El-Dabsheh, a sophomore majoring in early and primary education. She will present "Palestine" on Thursday, April 18 beginning at 11:30 a m., in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall 509.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to attend. Cultural cuisine will be offered. Registration is required.

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Naveen El-Dabsheh says she is proud of her Palestinian heritage passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents. "The Palestinian people are very welcoming and love to share with others. We visit our loved ones, check up on our neighbors and celebrate our holidays all together. Our culture is rich, and we carry it with us around the world." 

Even though El-Dabsheh's family fled decades ago from their hometown of Jimzu to Jordan, they hold close and keep alive the Palestinian traditions they treasure. 

"We Palestinians, no matter where we are in the world, hold onto our heritage and culture wherever we go.  Palestinian women practice tatreez, which is a traditional Palestinian embroidery. The men and women, too, perform dabke, which is a Levantine folk dance."

Learn more about the food, folk dance, and the significance of olive trees at the upcoming program. 

This program is being offered by the Office of Global Education, the Cultural Centers, Residence Life and the Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.

Contact:

Kara Bishop

Phone: 570-941-4841
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Brennan Hall, Rose Room (509)

320 Madison Avenue
 Scranton, PA 18510