Arab Festival Naseej - Weaving the Threads of Arab Culture

Seattle Center Festál Arab

Festival Features the Simon Shaheen Ensemble

Seattle Center Festál presents Arab

Festival: Naseej – Weaving the Threads of Arab Culture from 11am-7pm, Oct. 12 and 13, in the Armory and the Fisher

Pavilion.  Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of

Arab countries through live performances, foods, hands-on activities, and a

traditional bazaar. Deliciously strong coffee, dancing and workshops, along

with family activities, crafts and more, illuminate Arab culture in our midst.

Cultural information booths representing several of the 22 Arab countries will

be present to provide information and insight into the Arab World.

The 2013 Arab Festival features the Simon

Shaheen Ensemble, Jack Shaheen’s “A is for Arab” exhibit, special guests Arabic

Melodies from Portland with a spotlight on local band House of Tarab.  Simon Shaheen is one of the most influential

and talented Arab musicians in the USA today.