Palestine Festival At Overton Park May 21

posted on: May 13, 2016

What: Palestine Festival

When: Saturday, May 21, 2016

11 AM to 3 PM

Where: Overton Park Greensward

Tickets: This event is free and open to the public

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 Memphis, TN (May 10, 2016) – On May 21, the inaugural Palestine Festival will be from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Overton Park Greensward. The festival is hosted by the Memphis Palestine Festival planning committee. This free event celebrates Memphis’ growing Palestinian community while serving as a destination for those interested in learning more about Palestine and its culture.

The Festival will feature traditional Palestinian food, music, dabke (dancing), fashion, henna tattoos, and a photo booth along with other cultural activities. The food will be catered by various local Middle Eastern restaurants and will be free to the public until supplies run out. The authentic Palestinian cuisine offered will be hummus, falafel, tabouli, grape leaves, fresh bread and baklava along with Arabic coffee.

The rain date is May 22, 2016 11 AM – 3 PM.