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Seattle Arab Festival is July 19-20: 11am-7pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.
Time |
Activity/Performance |
1:00pm-1:30pm |
Opening Speakers & Ceremony The Seattle Arab Festival opens with welcoming remarks from key voices in our community. Hear from
Their words will set the tone for a weekend of celebration, heritage, and unity. |
1:30pm-1:45pm |
Film Screening: “She Walked These Roads Again” A touching short film capturing the journey of Syrian displacement and resilience. Photos taken by Yasmine Wilaye and film directed by SAF. |
2:00pm-2:10pm |
Tannoura Dance |
2:15pm-2:40pm |
Josi Saba - Qanoun |
2:40pm-2:50pm |
Sham3edan Dancers |
3:00pm-3:50pm |
Vocal Segment by Rayan Atallah |
4:00pm-4:40pm |
Country for Syria |
5:00pm-5:15pm |
Seattle Kids Dabkeh |
5:15pm-5:50pm |
Shamiyat Dabkeh |
6:00pm-6:10pm |
Iskandarani Folkloric Dance |
6:15pm-6:35pm |
Josi Saba - Qanoun |
6:35pm-6:45pm |
Nubian Performance |
6:40pm-6:50pm |
Raffle Winner Announcements & Festival Day 1 Closure |