| ID | 093763 |
| Title Proper | Bridge over the Wadi |
| Other Title Information | a festival of coexistence in Israel |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sharaby, Rachel |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The 'Holiday of Holidays' is a unique event of coexistence in the Israeli landscape as well as in the entire Middle East. The festival unites the three religions: the Christian Christmas, the Jewish Hanukkah and the Muslim Ramadan. It has been taking place for the past 15 years in November-December in the Wadi Nisnas neighbourhood of Haifa, Israel. This is a colourful celebration of art, music, fragrances, tastes and magnificent holiday lighting that creates syncretism between old and new, languages and religious symbols. The organizers choose universal elements: food, commerce and art, which are disengaged from conflictual contexts. Beyond the commercial-tourist aspect, this festival creates 'another place' with encounters between hostile groups. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 46, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.117 - 130 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 46, No. 1; Jan 2010: p.117 - 130 |
| Key Words | Israel ; Coexistence ; Christian Christmas ; Jewish Hanukkah ; Muslim Ramadan ; Commercial - Tourist |