On Saturday, July 12, the Terra Sancta Museum (Archaeological section) in Jerusalem opened its doors to families and students for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and community engagement. The event, promoted by the association Pro Terra Sancta in partnership with the European Union as part of the project “Terra Sancta Museum: Heritage Education Hub for Palestinian Youth”, was designed to bring the local community closer to the historical and artistic heritage preserved by the Franciscan friars within the museum.
The program engaged children, youth, and parents through a theatrical tour of the museum galleries and hands-on art workshops, offering a creative exploration of the region’s rich history and cultural identity.
A Project to Build Connections Between Community and Heritage
“Our main goal,” explained Morgane Afnaim, the project manager, “is to bring the Palestinian community of Jerusalem closer to this space, which houses the archaeological collection of the Franciscan friars.” Now entering its second phase after four years of activity, the project aims to develop educational and cultural programs for children, schools, and families, in collaboration with museums, research centers, and universities.
“As Pro Terra Sancta,” she added, “we have been working closely with the Custody of the Holy Land since 2002. Together, we want to open up Franciscan spaces to the local community, also through the promotion of historical and artistic heritage. In doing so, we aim to build bridges between the long-standing Franciscan archaeological tradition and the local population.”
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