Getting the festival organised is a big job, and we’d like to say thanks to everyone who is helping. Today’s special thank you is to BDS South Africa, who are leading the international solidarity movement against Israeli apartheid. Check out the BDS South Africa website; it has a very good section on greenwashing and video of the Russell Tribunal.
A great range of Hebron ceramics will be available exclusively at the Festival
We are pleased to announce that a selection of handmade ceramics direct from Hebron will be sold at our festival on 23 June, 2012. All proceeds will go to support our kindergarden projects in the South Hebron Hills. These ceramics have been produced in the Hebron Glass and Ceramics Factory. You can read more about the Factory and the story of its owners, Mr Hamdi and his brother: Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce that the latest stall confirmed for the Festival of Friendship on 23 June is Australian aromatherapy company Perfect Potion. Perfect Potion have a range of products made from Palestinian Olive Oil, including soaps, skin lotions and hand creams. They were the first Australian company to obtain certified natural cosmetics (BDIH) status from Europe for the majority of products. The majority of the essential oils that Perfect Potion offers are certified organic. You can see the whole selection of products on the Perfect Potion website.
Come to the festival to support fair trade products that support Palestinian communities!
It’s this Saturday… the Third Annual Hebron Leichhardt Refugee Week Festival of Friendship… only a few sleeps to go!
Come and have a coffee with us, or buy a colourful mug, handmade in Palestine at Hebron Ceramics.
View the Festival Program here, or download an A4 poster or smaller A5 poster (2 to a page).
When: Saturday, 23 June 2012
Where: Leichhardt Town Hall (cnr Marion & Norton Sts, Leichhardt)
Time: Midday to 8pm
We look forward to seeing you for brunch at 12 o’clock lunchtime on Saturday 23 June and hoping you stay all day.
Highlights of the Festival include market stalls, great coffee, delicious food & drink, our new photography exhibition, Steadfastness, a forum investigating the situation in Hebron and the Australian premiere of the award-winning documentary, Roadmap to Apartheid, narrated by Alice Walker. You can admire and buy the uniquely colourful ceramics from Hebron, perfect for your home or that special gift; buy organic olive oil soap or a kuffiyeh, the traditional chequered scarf; or browse our bookstall with hundreds of new and second-hand books of all types, then sit back and relax with a coffee and a snack while our musicians entertain you. Above all, come and have fun!
More details…
friendsofhebronsydney.org.au 