The Middle East has been a cradle of several civilizations (religions, languages, and traditions), and a site of crossing trade routes that transcended modern national borders and identities.

Arini moderates a discussion with participants from the crafts district; Ruba Asi and Zeina Barto.

Visitors and children will participate in the design, creation and production of items such as t-shirts, tote bags, pillows, mugs, zipper bags, gym bags, phone covers, coasters, towels, magnets, pe

Participants are invited to join a mosaic workshop with an expert in the craft to create their own artwork.This workshop is open to participants with special needs.

This workshop on the art of mandalas begins with a brief about the art, and an exercise allowing participants to apply it to fabrics such as white or light colored cotton, jeans, or linen.

This talk dwells on the experience of Rami Daher and TURATH: Architecture and Urban Design Consultants, citing projects that were based on a strong link between theory, academia, and practice.

The project departs as an imaginary architectural practice that takes over a commercial office space in the city.