Drop-in exhibition about Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour, who was imprisoned by the Israeli military for posting poetry on Facebook with the word ‘resistance’.

The Beautiful Resistance promotes human rights through creative and non-violent responses to the armed occupation of Palestine. Meet Dr Abdelfattah Abusrour, founder of the Beautiful Resistance and architect of Alrowwad Cultural Association in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem.

Using art, dance, music and film to break the cycle of violence and oppression experienced by young people daily, programmes promote recovery from trauma, build resilience and hope and preserve the dignity of those living with the harsh realities of life under armed occupation. Hear Dr Abusrour’s story and savour traditional Dabka dance and song performed by Alrowwad’s young artists.

 Go to tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/al-rowwad-beautiful-resistance to buy online tickets.

The first event is an exhibition Tuesday 16th August, from 2 – 4pm about the Palestinian poet, Dareen Tatour, who was imprisoned by the Israeli military for posting poetry on Facebook using the word ‘resistance’.   The drop-in exhibition on Dareen’s work and experience of cultural resistance will be found in a white gazebo on Lothian Rd in the area in front of the Usher Hall.

Young Palestinian performers from Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem, will come together with Fringe favourites and surprise guests for this unique review show. Featuring the Alrowwad Youth Theatre’s take on traditional Palestinian dabka dance and a changing roster of well-known comedians and musicians from the Artists for Palestine UK network. It will also include interviews on life in the refugee camp and Alrowwad’s response to it – beautiful resistance, film footage and a call to action. Produced by Justin Butcher and Amos Trust.

See edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/event/590944-cafe-palestine/ for details of venues, times and ticket purchases