# Event Details - **Event Name**: Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Walk with us in the former Little Syria to celebrate the opening of Al Qalam: Poets in the Park!About this EventThe Washington Street Historical Society (WSHS) is proud to announce the opening of Al Qalam: Poets in the Park, a permanent art installation celebrating the writers and poets of the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States.As part of our celebration, we are hosting three walking tours of Little Syria led by our very own Asad Dandia (founder of New York Narratives), from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd!We invite members of the WSHS community to buy priority discounted tickets to enjoy this occasion with us.For a description of Little Syria, you can check out this link to previous tours as a teaser.Accessibility: This tour involves going up and down some steps on a pedestrian footbridge.Acknowledgments: This tour would not have been possible without the help of Linda Jacobs of the Washington Street Historical Society and Joe Svehlak of the Friends of the Lower West Side and two veteran local historians and mentors to Asad working to preserve the histories of our city.About New York Narratives: is a walking tour company and storytelling project founded by Asad Dandia to advance new perspectives on the city and its people. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter here to get updates on more NYN events, tours, and programs throughout the city!Starting Location: South Ferry Plaza (4 Whitehall St, New York, NY 10004)Directions: The best way to get there is to take the R train to Whitehall Street-South Ferry, and once you exit the station, look for the entrance to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal (pictured below).Ending location: 109 Washington St, New York, NY 10006 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/290ea990-3d54-11f1-946b-a12f2c65e4b3-rimg-w987-h740-dc76a6f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/294793e0-3d54-11f1-aafe-8d25a272ea36-rimg-w988-h740-dc30302f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/al-qalam-little-syria-walking-tour/100001986756780011 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: South Ferry Plaza - **lat**: 40.7011133 - **long**: -74.012936 - **full address**: South Ferry Plaza, 4 Whitehall Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5e6a7babbcb42aa56b12b5238b2e1a9e3356d2fb469fc4d901705afef7a19084-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91928d-gmir.jpg?v=1776756736 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour being held? - **A:** Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at South Ferry Plaza, 4 Whitehall Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour? - **A:** Tickets for Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPriority Discount TicketUSD 20Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour? - **A:** Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour is organized by Asad Dandia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Al Qalam: Little Syria Walking Tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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