About this Event
Mezza + Meryenda is a family-friendly Palestinian Pilipinx solidarity event featuring a community conversation with chef Reem Assil, owner of Reem’s California and author of Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora.
Preservation of cultural food ways is a political act and we’ll partake in significant Palestinian dishes meant for sharing. We will learn the stories and significance of ingredients like za’atar, sumac, sesame, olive oil, rose water, and more, drawing connections between Palestinian and Pilipinx cultures, food practices, and ongoing struggles for land and liberation.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Kubo LB
3976 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA
Sliding scale: $20-30
Suggested: $25 (kids under 18 free, with RSVP)
The Arabbiya cookbook will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Hosted by Kubo Organizing Project and ginataan gang
Proceeds from this event will benefit Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA)
About Reem Assil:
Reem Assil is a multiple award-winning Palestinian-Syrian speaker & chef based in Oakland, CA working at the intersection of food, community, and social justice. With food as a tool, Reem uses Arab hospitality to build strong, resilient community.
Combining a lifelong fight for justice with nearly 20 years of nonprofit & food industry experience, Reem builds her vision for a more socially and economically just world.
About Middle East Children’s Alliance
The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. In the Middle East, MECA provides humanitarian aid, partners with community organizations to run projects for children, and supports income-generation projects. In the US and internationally, MECA raises awareness about the lives of children in the region and encourages meaningful action.
About KUBO Organizing Project:
KUBO Organizing Project aims to celebrate culture and advocate for equity for Filipinx residents in Long Beach and surrounding Southern California through 2 core pillars: 1. intergenerational, cultural enrichment and 2. capacity-building and leadership development.
Flyer design by Dianne Que, inspired by the art of Shereen Audi
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
KUBO LB, 3976 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, United States
USD 25.00