Located in Holborn, the venue celebrates Palestinian culture.
Palestine House has opened in Holborn, London. Founded by Osama Qashoo, it aims to celebrate the Palestinian community and culture. The initiative supports projects with and for Palestinians, and here’s what to expect.
After the Covid lockdown, Osama began working in the creative industries and went from a professional filmmaker to an activist. He hopes that Palestine House is a space for preserving the culture and showcasing Palestinian talents.
Palestine House has been designed with traditional Arabic interiors and seating areas. A large key hangs from the ceiling, and is used as a metaphor to express a key to all problems and the key to all solutions.
If you are in London and interested to learn about the culture, you’re welcome. The venue is designed to evoke the feeling of being at home in the Middle East and a sense of belonging to the community. The organisation actively supports Palestine and works on charitable and humanitarian projects.
The centre is dedicated to providing facilities for Palestinian creatives to work together. The centre will also host events, performances, workshops, open mic nights, cultural conversation and more. The venue is available for private hires for birthdays, exhibitions, awards ceremonies and more. Plus, there is a recording studio, board meeting room, and production room in the venue.
At its core are values around safety, especially for people in grief, and to transform that energy into strength. The space aims to echo the Palestinian community’s resilience and create a tranquil atmosphere and a chance to connect with the community’s heritage. educational space.
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GO: Visit https://palestinehouse.org for more information.