De:Oriento
A festival of first-civilization cultures
The DE:ORIENTO festival aimed to make the diversity of cultures once known as Oriental accessible in an interactive way. Literature and music were presented alternately on several stages, while various food stands tempted visitors with culinary experiences. Book stands with Arabic, Hebrew and European literature invited visitors to take their experiences home with them and explore them further. There was art to see – photos, paintings and much more. For children, there was a face painting stand, puppet theatre and workshops in Arabic calligraphy. The festival aimed to appeal to a wide audience, regardless of age and origin. The multilingual nature of the events created an inclusive atmosphere that drew in people from a wide variety of communities.
