Join the San Francisco Main Public Library in celebrating the Middle Eastern Heritage on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 1:00 pm.
In recent years, the Library has celebrated Middle Eastern Heritage. In order to recognize more of the residents and the region, they are renaming the celebration SWANA, which honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.
Come down and enjoy a diverse array of lectures, films, cooking demonstrations and performance programs for all ages at every library location.
During SWANA, a collection of outstanding short films from the Arab Film Festival will be screened for free. You can also listen to beats by Opium Sabbah, son of the legendary Algerian DJ Cheb I Sabbah, attend calligraphy demonstrations, and attend a presentation about the role and status of Muslim women today.
Fantastic food programs include sampling dishes by Chef Aliza, made with with her unique Israeli spice blends, Palestinian food tastings and hummus making classes.
Visit sfpl.org/SWANA for more details. View the complete Program Guide.
