Know Thy Heritage
Visit to the Holy Land 2014
KTH 2014 | ||
Palestine | ||
Delegates are welcomed to Palestine, after a homecoming parade in Bethlehem
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Delegates enjoying Palestinian dabke at the Know Thy Heritage welcoming celebration in Bethlehem |
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Delegates learning about the economic situation in Palestine at the Bank of Palestine |
The mayor of Hebron welcomes Delegates to Palestine |
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After touring the old city and holy sites in Jerusalem, Delegates finish off the day with a religious dialogue and an enjoyable evening at the Notre Dame Hotel |
Delegates visiting the Dome of Rock in Jerusalem, one of the most significant historical landmarks in Palestine |
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Delegates in Jericho, the oldest city in the world |
After visiting Nablus, delegates get a chance to tour the Samaritan village and museum. Samaritans are known to be the original Palestinian Jews who have existed from the inception of Judaism |
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Delegates in front of the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem |
Delegates in Rawabi, the first planned city in Palestine. Rawabi has been financially sponsored by Qatar and is one of the greatest developments in the country |
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Delegates honoring influential Palestinians with the “Key to Palestine |
Rawabi Architect informing delegates with the layout and success of the new Palestinian city, Rawabi |
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Delegates in the Palestinian planned city, Rawabi |
Delegates presenting Rawabi Architect with an award for providing them with an enlightening tour of Rawabi |
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Delegates pictured at Solomon’s Pool in Bethlehem |
Noteworthy Palestinian leaders at the 3rd annual Know Thy Heritage Youth conference |
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A 2014 delegate presenting an award to Hashim Shawa, the CEO of the Bank of Palestine at the 3rd annual Know Thy Heritage Youth Conference in Bethlehem |
Delegates trying on traditional Palestine clothing |
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Delegates exploring a heritage and cultural museum |
Delegates discovering new horizons at one of the many attractions in Palestine |