Commencing at 6.00pm, delicious Palestinian food and sweets will be available for purchase on arrival.

Advertise with News of The Area today.
It’s worth it for your business.
Message us.
Phone us – (02) 4981 8882.
Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au

Audience members will then be treated to music performed by Emiliano Beltzer, an Argentinian-born Bellingen local.

“Emiliano is a highly talented guitarist and bassist, with a rich Australian and international career,” said Mike Griffin from the Friends of Palestine.

“The Arabesque dance group will add to the entertainment with a performance of traditional Palestinian dabke dancing.”

Helen O’Sullivan, a Queensland-based social work field educator, will then discuss her experiences supporting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank in 2024.

“We will wrap up the evening with a charity auction, when 20 valuable items will go under the hammer,” Mike said.

“The auction items include a beautiful copy of Sister Wendy’s 1000 Masterpieces, a Tiffany-style table lamp, a hand-painted antique tea set, a large hand-painted vase from Hanoi, a rare piece of Faenza ceramic decorated with 24K gold, and much besides.”

All auction proceeds will be donated to the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association.

“This will be an action-packed evening, and will be a great opportunity for the community to come together, to enjoy the performances, to learn about the tragedy of the military occupation of the West Bank, and to take part in the fun of the auction, which we hope will raise much-needed funds to support the Palestinian people,” said Mike.

Tickets are $20 ($10 for students/concessions) and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Alternatively, you can reserve your seat by phoning Mike on 6569 5419. Tickets are also available at the door.