had a chance this afternoon to watch 20 palestinian kids share history through dance. these kids from the dheisheh refugee camp near bethlehem are traveling through the u.s. to perform amazing dances with energy and joy. it was really special to be able to see them and learn just a little bit more about the Palestinian struggle in the refugee camps especially. i'm always so struck when i hear palestinian youth speak... even at 10 years old, they are very eloquent in talking about the struggles of living in camp and the justice they want seen. i groaned when i heard the first question out of the mouth of an audience member... "what do you think about america?" one young boy answered that he likes the american people, but he does not like the american government.... the room exploded in applause.....
www.dheisheh-ibdaa.net
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