Palestinians say no to cultural monopoly
By Daoud Kuttab The summer months are the high season for cultural activities in Palestine, when folkloric troupes, dabke dance groups and theater companies put on performances for large audiences. The Palestinian Tourism Ministry has a dedicated webpage promoting such artistic, musical and other cultural events. Once summer passes, these artistic groups become focused on invitations to dance and perform in […]
An ill-advised act
By Daoud Kuttab Election season is a time for ideas, initiatives and actions. It is also a real test for the commitment of a state to democracy. This week, this democratic test met a challenge and the result was not very good. A group of young Jordanians decided to hold an election-awareness event. They rented […]