Bethlehem’s first Talent Show

2017-12-28 18:29:18
On December 17, the first Talent Show for the youth of the city was held at the headquarters of the John Paul II Foundation in Bethlehem. During the event, the new Christmas lights were also lit. Fr. IBRAHIM FALTAS, ofm Vice President of the John Paul II Foundation “This is our first talent show and I hope that with all the courage and talents these children have, they will have the opportunity to develop their gifts. We are responsible for them.” With the organization of this festival, the John Paul II Foundation aims to discover and enhance the talents of children and young people through a two-month program, which includes a lot of work and intensive exercises. The result included various theatrical and musical performances and were well received by the audience! Those present were also able to buy local products, taste local dishes prepared by Palestinian women and at the same time contribute to the projects of the John Paul II Foundation.

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