Cultural Capitals Program News Today

President Abbas declares Bethlehem as Arab Capital of Culture RAMALLAH, Saturday, April 10, 2021 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas inaugurated today the activities of Bethlehem as the Arab Capital of Culture, an initiative taken by the Arab League under the UNESCO Cultural Capitals Program to promote and celebrate Arab culture and encourage cooperation in the Arab region. In a televised statement celebrating the occasion, President Abbas affirmed that “the Palestinian people are continuing t...

February 6, 2021 at 6:45 pm Despite the dark shadow of the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine, the birthplace of Jesus continues to attract millions of tourists who flock to the holy city of Bethlehem every Christmas. But the historical significance of the Palestinian city goes beyond its renowned Church of Nativity, built above the grotto where Jesus is believed to have been born, and Palestinians believe visiting Bethlehem should not be confined to the festive season. Indeed the reason...