11:00 Press conference to announce the Christmas message of Bethlehem, organized by Bethlehem Municipality. Bethlehem Peace Center.
12:00 Tête-à-Têtes is a lockdown radio conversation with Radio Alhara about new internet radio in a time of restricted movement, organized by the Sled Island Music and Arts Festival and Byta, with Elias Anastas from Bethlehem and Saeed Abu Jaber from Amman. Radio Alhara. Please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_x8_hGcxzRYObytUx0PMcuw.
Thursday 3–Monday 7
Bethlehem Cultural Festival 2020 is a virtual celebration of Bethlehem’s rich and diverse cultural scene through music, film, cookery, dance, and discussion, offering a variety of over 30 online events to honor Bethlehem and its cultural actors. Organized in partnership with Alrowwad Arts & Cultural Society, Al-Harah Theater and Amwaj Choir. For registration and live streaming, visit https://www.bethlehemculturalfestival.com/.
Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Organized by Bethlehem Municipality under the Patronage of H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine. Live broadcast via Bethlehem Municipality social media channels.
Opening of the 20th Annual Christmas Market, offering a variety of Christmas foods, products, and artworks, and featuring various Christmas and musical performances and several children activities. Organized by Bethlehem Municipality as part of Bethlehem Christmas Festivities 2020. Manger Square.
The second day of the 20th Annual Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas foods, products, and artworks, and features various children’s activities, musical shows, and other events. Organized by Bethlehem Municipality as part of Bethlehem Christmas Festivities 2020. Manger Square.
