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Writer and cookbook author Reem Kassis and poet Zeina Azzam became friends through the acts of cooking and writing. Though they hail from different generations and have unique life experiences, they forged a profound bond over their Palestinian heritage.
In this program, they engage in conversation about their life trajectories as Palestinians and as mothers, daughters, writers, and creative spirits. Kassis will offer a demonstration of how to make ka’ak al-Quds, a quintessentially Palestinian bread ring from Jerusalem, while Azzam will read poems that reflect women’s sensibilities regarding identity and the transmission of cultural traditions, highlighting the meaning of “home” and why, in its many incarnations, it matters still. AccessibilityAmerican Sign Language interpretation and closed captions will be provided for this program. Sponsor This program is a co-presentation of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and the Roadwork Center. 2021 Smithsonian Folklife Festival This year, the Festival presents “Beyond the Mall: Making Matters,” a weekend series of online events that explore and celebrate the role of artisans in cultural sustainability. See the full schedule. |