The Arab Cultural Festival is the first ever festival organized to celebrate Arabic arts and culture at Smith College and in the Pioneer Valley. The festival showcases the arts, music, cuisine, traditions, and, most importantly, the spirit of the Arab world.
* Enjoy free Arabic music, dance, poetry, calligraphy, henna hand designs, handcrafted gifts, sale of Arabic and Middle Eastern books, and activities for children and families
* Learn about Five Colleges Arabic programs and study abroad opportunities and experiences
* View murals from the Iraqi Children's Art Exchange: a trans-cultural project
* Food available for purchase from two local restaurants: Amanouz and Mosaic
Performances :
· 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Atlas Soul
Rock ‘N Rai, Maghreb Funk, Chaabi Jazz
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Layaali Arabic Ensemble
Traditional Middle Eastern music
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cheb Yassin Algerian Rai singer
