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"THE TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE HERITAGE THAT EXISTS FROM PREVIOUS GENERATIONS PROVIDES A LINK BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THEIR PAST"

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

The CCHP has hosted at its quarter on Friday 27^th of August, a group of 10th and 11th grade students from the Institute for Community Partnership ICP. An introduction presentation was given to this group about the centre and its goals, the importance of heritage and preserving it, and that it symbolizes the cultural identity and the Palestinian presence. In addition to presentation showing the buildings renovated by the Centre before and after rehabilitation.

Moreover, the Centre has organized for a site visit to Dar Bandak in Anatreh Quarter Bethlehem, providing a vivid example to the rehabilitation and challenges faced revive the heritage and adapt it to serve the community.

It is worth mentioning that this project was completed in February of this year creating approximately 1,392 man/days, and will serve as a headquarter for the Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) that aims at the development of the sector working in the craft art of all kinds and ensure the sustainability of these industries as a tool to maintain Palestinian heritage.