Istanbul hosts Palestine Solidarity Days as Gaza war marks 3 years

The Palestine Solidarity Days will be held at Üsküdar Square in Istanbul from Oct. 7 to 11, bringing together civil society organizations, artists, researchers and families to strengthen solidarity with the Palestinian people and raise awareness about Palestine and Jerusalem.

According to a statement from the Palestine Support Platform, the five-day program will feature a range of activities, including panel discussions, concerts, photo exhibitions, children’s workshops, boycott awareness campaigns and Jerusalem-themed events.

Stands and special activity areas will also be set up throughout the event, allowing visitors to learn about different aspects of the Palestine and Jerusalem issue and engage directly with participating organizations.

One of the main attractions will be the “Mini Jerusalem Truck,” which will introduce visitors to the historical, religious and spiritual significance of Jerusalem.

The event will also feature a Palestine-themed photo exhibition, awareness panels and a model classroom highlighting the challenges facing education in Gaza. An interactive activity titled “Leave a Note for Jerusalem” will allow visitors to share their thoughts and feelings about the city.

Visitors will also be able to experience a “Gaza Simulation” through virtual reality, while a recreation of a Gaza tent and various digital memory projects will aim to highlight the experiences of Palestinians.

The program will include a range of activities for children, including Palestine- and Jerusalem-themed painting workshops, memory games, storytelling sessions and banner-making activities.

A children’s march, choir performance and short theater show are also planned, with the children’s program set to intensify from the afternoon of Oct. 10.

NGOs join solidarity event

Several civil society organizations will contribute to the event through stands and activities related to their areas of work.

The Mavi Marmara Freedom and Solidarity Association will organize food sales and promotional activities, while Kudüslü Dükkan will offer Palestine-themed products. The Visal Association will host the Jerusalem truck, children’s workshops, the VR experience, a Gaza tent recreation and storytelling activities.

while Kudüslü Dükkan will offer Palestine-themed products. The Visal Association will host the Jerusalem truck, children’s workshops, the VR experience, a Gaza tent recreation and storytelling activities.

Yeryüzü Çocukları Association will present an awareness board, a model Palestine classroom and a photo exhibition, while the Beytülmakdis Öncüleri Association will feature books and Palestine-themed products.

The participating organizations will also organize art and discussion sessions, boycott awareness campaigns, alternative trade initiatives and digital memory projects.

Products supporting Palestine will also be sold throughout the event, giving visitors an opportunity to learn more about the initiatives and support their work.

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