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Hakaya Collective is a cultural group of over 15 storytellers dedicated to reviving Palestinian oral stories, while being actively involved in activities related to identity and collective memory. Through performances that blend narrative and theatrical presence, they transform folktales into powerful, living artistic and social experiences.

The Jerusalem Youth Cultural Forum is a creative space in Jerusalem where young artists collaborate on collective artistic projects. Through music and folk heritage, they express the city’s cultural and social reality, affirming their national youth identity and preserving cultural heritage.

Lekaa Sharaf is a theatre artist and group facilitator, interested in the intersections between art and society, and in rebuilding them through group facilitation and the development of artistic spaces and works concerned with justice and the dismantling of prevailing structural relationships. She relies on the use of imagination and drama as tools for liberation and as a means for social change.

Ramzi Maqdisi is a filmmaker and theatre and film actor from Jerusalem, known for blending performance and cinema. His work delves into psychological and existential themes, creating internal worlds that reflect both personal and collective conflicts.

Ranin Odeh is a theatre artist from Jenin whose work centres on the body and women’s experiences. In Pulse Before Birth, she uses performance to tell stories where politics and human existence intersect, transforming the stage into a space for reflection and confrontation.

Rula Dalloul is a singer from Gaza who blends music and education to create songs that reflect the voices of a new generation. Her work fosters collective hope, while engaging children to express the right to life, joy, and imagination through melody.

Seraj Libraries & the House of Stories Working alongside Palestinian communities to establish libraries as safe, beautiful, and vibrant community centers. Through cultural arts and storytelling, Seraj preserves Palestinian voices, nurtures resilience, and inspires creativity and healing. Their work ensures that Palestinian culture, stories, and communities not only survive, but thrive.

The Palestinian National Theatre – El-Hakawati is a longstanding cultural landmark in Jerusalem, serving as a key platform for Palestinian theatrical expression. Its work blends folk storytelling with social themes, continuously shaping a vibrant contemporary theatre scene.

Zaid Hilal is a musician and folklore researcher from Bethlehem. His work blends music with cultural memory, reviving Palestinian folk songs through contemporary arrangements. Collaborating with local bands and cultural groups, Zaid tells stories of identity, resilience, and everyday life rooted in the collective heritage of his community.

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