Report: Status of cultural institutions in Palestine reviewed by PCBS & MOC
RAMALLAH, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (WAFA) – To mark the Palestinian National Culture Day on March 13th, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) and Ministry of Culture (MOC) reviewed in a press release today the status of cultural institutions in Palestine. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the reality of cultural institutions during 2020 due to frequent lock-down measures to limit the spread of the virus. Despite the decrease in the number of museums visitors and the number of theatre plays performed in and their attendees, the number of participants in cultural activities held in cultural centers witnessed a remarkable increase compared to 2019 since activities were arranged virtually. Below are the most prominent statistical figures that reflect the reality of cultural institutions during the year 2020, the release said.