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A Gathering was first performed in June 2006 as part of Performing Rights Festival organised by Performance Studies international #12 and the Live Art Development Agency.

The gathering for those who are not allowed to return was set up to look at the Palestinian Right to Return. The gathering included: food for 400 people donated by a Palestinian cafe owner who is also an an activist, party banners, interfering soldiers performed by actors, a Memorial Service, Palestinian folk dancing by the London based group Al-Zaytouna, and a film program by Reem Fadda, including films by Ahmad Habash, Sharif Waked, Nahed Awwad, Anne-Marie Jacir and Ayreen Anastas.

 

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Additional project information: Welcome Home dedicated project website

Additional project information: Live Art Development Agency

Additional project information: PSi #12 Performing Rights