About this Event
Tree Stories from Palestine and Lebanon
Treemoot International Storytelling Festival
Saturday June 15, 14:00- 16:30
Treemoot Camp, The Fort, London SE21 7LH (FREE EVENT)
On this amazing day of the festival, you will hear from Alia Alzougbi and Elias Matar about olive trees and cedars in Palestinian and Lebanese storytelling tradition. We will explore themes of peace, unity and fortitude.
This ticket includes a booking for the opening of the festival to be held on Saturday June 15th, 2024.
14:00-14:15 Introduction by Nesreen Hussein
14:15-15:00 Opening session with Alia Alzougbi and Elias Matar
15:00-15:30 Break and refreshments
15:30-16:30 Closing session, walk and peace prayer by Old Cedar of Lebanon
This events is for all ages, and accessible to all. Rehreshments are available at the festival camp, and there are access-free toilets also available.
Alia Alzougbi
Alia is a storyteller from Lebanon living and working in the UK. Her work lies at the intersection of art and social and environmental justice. She is the CEO of Shubbak Festival.
Elias Matar
Elias is a Palestinian storyteller, director, playwright and performer who grew up in Galilee where he founded Ibillin Theatre and El Bayet Centre for Performing Arts.
Nesreen Hussein
Nesreen is an Egyptian and British performance artist, author and researcher, working as Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Theatre at Middlesex University.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Treemoot Camp, The Fort, Grange Lane, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
