Palestine Festa 2026: Stage Programs and Exhibitors Announced for 'Peace for Children' on April 11 in Ikebukuro

Event Details: Palestine Festa 2026 ~ For the Peace of Children

Certified NPO Campaign for the Children of Palestine (CCP Japan) is pleased to announce the stage program and exhibitors for the upcoming event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Global Ring Theater in Ikebukuro West Gate Park Outdoor Theater.

From a fashion show featuring Palestinian embroidery obis (a traditional craft) to talk shows with diverse guests, mini-concerts of Arabic music, and the folk dance 'Dabke,' we have prepared a rich variety of stage programs. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant culture and learn about the current situation.

### Stage Program (Subject to change without notice)

* **13:00 - Palestinian Embroidery Obi Fashion Show** Featuring Maki Yamamoto (Head of Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project). * **14:10 - "What is Palestine like?"** Hiroyuki Suzuki (Project Associate Professor, University of Tokyo). * **14:40 - "Learning Middle Eastern Life and Culture Through Food"** 1. Kei Hiro (Film Producer) 2. Hideyuki Takano (Non-fiction Writer) Keiko Sakai (Professor, Chiba University). * **16:00 - "The Current Situation in Palestine and Humanitarian Aid Activities"** Interviewer: Chiki Ogami (Critic, Radio Personality) Masayuki Teshima (Campaign for the Children of Palestine). * **16:30 - "War and Peace in the Middle East as Seen from Films"** Chiki Ogami, Keiko Sakai, and Hiroyuki Suzuki. * **17:25 - Arabic Music Mini-Concert "Rabie Sari"** Oud: Yuji Tsunemi / Riqq: Kei Wada / Vocals: Taiko Matsumoto. * **18:10 - Dabke (Palestinian Folk Dance)** Dabke Japan.

### Market and Food Trucks

Explore our market corner featuring olive oil, soap, and embroidery products from the Middle East and Palestine.

**Food Trucks:** * **Murado:** Offering unique Arabic food like Falafel and Shawarma (limited quantity). * **THE MOSQUE COFFEE:** Serving Turkish coffee brewed using the heat of sand.

**Exhibitors:** 1. **Galata Bazaar:** Hand-woven rugs and lamps imported from Turkey and Egypt. 2. **Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project:** Selling embroidery kits and products made by women in refugee camps and rural villages. 3. **Palestine Amal:** Designer T-shirts by Gazan designer ROZAN (part of proceeds donated to Gaza). 4. **Japan Islamic Trust / Masjid Otsuka (Arabic Touch):** Essential oils, Argan oil, Aleppo soap, and accessories. 5. **Palestine Olive:** Fairtrade olive oil and soap imported since 1998, including items from a recent 2026 visit.

CCP Japan will also sell Gaza support goods and books. We look forward to seeing you there!