Know Thy Heritage 
Visit to the Holy Land 2014

KTH 2014
Palestine

Delegates are welcomed to Palestine, after a homecoming parade in Bethlehem

 

Delegates enjoying Palestinian dabke at the Know Thy Heritage welcoming celebration in Bethlehem

Delegates learning about the economic situation in Palestine at the Bank of Palestine

The mayor of Hebron welcomes Delegates to Palestine

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

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

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

Delegates honoring influential Palestinians with the “Key to Palestine

Rawabi Architect informing delegates with the layout and success of the new Palestinian city, Rawabi

Delegates in the Palestinian planned city, Rawabi

Delegates presenting Rawabi Architect with an award for providing them with an enlightening tour of Rawabi

Delegates pictured at Solomon’s Pool in Bethlehem

Noteworthy Palestinian leaders at the 3rd annual Know Thy Heritage Youth conference

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

Delegates exploring a heritage and cultural museum

Delegates discovering new horizons at one of the many attractions in Palestine