# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Showcasing Falesteen's art, culture, history and the resilience of its artisans and farmers in the 1st annual Story of My Homeland Festival.About this EventHikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) is a family-friendly event celebrating the heritage and the history of the Palestinian homeland through art, culture and history. Activities include keynote speakers, story time and Thobe parade. The Palestinian thobes or dresses, represent a very historic and important piece of identity in Palestinian women's livelihood. Each city and village in Palestine has their own unique art style based on geographical location and economic situation. Visit this festival, and bring your family and friends and browse our vendor booths, and engage with our events (listed in the agenda) to learn about and celebrate the history, culture, and identity of Palestine!The ticket proceeds will benefit non-profit organizations, farmers, and artisans in the West Bank.Vendors:Build A SkyAnαstαsíαGrowing PalestineThobe LegacyAmoul's JeweleryBint No 194JaffraDarzahSouq Al BahratWood EngraveAuthors:Dr. Basem GaradaFood:Aisha BakerySerene Coffee RoasterNon-profit Org:Amal Relief & RenewalAmericans for Palestinian OrphansAgenda?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMDr. Basem Garada, Author?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMAmericans for Palestinian Orphans?: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMChildren's Storytime?: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PMThobe Parade w/ narration - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/hikayet-watani-the-story-of-my-homeland/100001991317338765 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, literary-art, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 5 hours - Location: The Festival Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.61, max: 13.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Festival Center - **lat**: 38.9252779 - **long**: -77.0381001 - **full address**: The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c37a83664616dfe405dbc7ae08171022c91401c3138851e89d917cafcc18b7e9-rimg-w1024-h853-dcdaeaf3-gmir.jpg?v=1781615413 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) being held? - **A:** Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland)? - **A:** Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) is organized by Build a Sky. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hikayet Watani (The Story of My Homeland) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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