The olive harvest season has officially begun in Palestine. The olive tree is intimately bound with Palestinian heritage and culture. Its branch symbolises peace, and numerous rhyming folk sayings feature its name. 

Villages and fields come alive, as families and neighbors gather among the ancient olive trees, carefully collecting their olives. It’s not just a harvest season, but a celebration of the land and heritage, where songs are sung and stories are told. 

To join the celebration of this cherished season, Mama May and Haya (from Haya’s Kitchen) will be hosting a community gathering. Where we will work together as a community to work on preserving our olives. Singing the songs of our land and sharing the stories of the trees. 

Please note that this is not a workshop, but a community experience.