Al-Bustan has launched a new series for Arabic speakers and Arabic learners to meet and practice their language skills. Each event features an Arab chef and has a unique theme. The Marhaba Series is FREE but registration is required!
This series is co-sponsored by Saint Mary’s Hamilton Village with the support of the Middle East Center at Penn.
All events are held Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm at St Mary’s Parish Hall in West Philadelphia. Click here to learn about the events held so far.
Marhaba 1: Poetry Open Mic – December 11, 2018
Poetry by Ahmad Almallah, Afaq Mahmoud, Mona Hagmagid, Rawad Wehbe, Yasser Allaham, and others
Dinner prepared by Chef Osama Herkal
Marhaba 2: Dabkeh – January 29, 2019
Dabkeh with Ibrahim Miari
Mezze by Chef Amina Aliako
Marhaba 3: Film Screening – February 26, 2019
Film screening of Soufra
Dinner by Chef Asmaa Diab
Marhaba 4: Quizzo – March, 19 2019
Quizzo in Arabic and English
Dinner by Chef Halima Benayad
Marhaba 5: An Immigrant Alphabet* – April 30, 2019
Readings from the book America Border Culture Dreamer and discussion in Arabic and English with students from An Immigrant Alphabet
Multi-ethnic dinner prepared by families of the students
*made possible with support from The Philadelphia Foundation – ON THE TABLE
