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Al-Resalah Net · 2014-01-26
PalThink for Strategic Studies and the Insan Youth Forum organised a trip to several archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip with the participation of dozens of young members from the two institutions. Omar Shaban said the aim was to learn about these sites and preserve Palestinian heritage, while Adeeb Abdel Halim stressed the importance of familiarising Palestinian youth with antiquities and strengthening their role in society and decision-making. The tour included Qasr al-Basha, the Great Omari Mosque, the Church of Saint Porphyrius, the English Cemetery, the Monastery of Saint Hilarion, and the Al-Aqqad Museum.
PalThink for Strategic Studies and the Insan Youth Forum organised a trip to several archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip with the participation of dozens of young members from the two institutions. Omar Shaban said the aim was to learn about these sites and preserve Palestinian heritage, while A…
Bal Think for Strategic Studies and the Insan Youth Forum organized today, Sunday, a trip to archaeological sites attended by dozens of youth from the two institutions.
Omar Shaban, founder of "Bal Think," welcomed the participating members and stressed that the trip aims to become acquainted with the archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip.
Shaban said: "We fully realize the importance of preserving the Palestinian heritage and the historical sites that reinforce the Palestinian presence on its land."
Through its activities, "Bal Think" aims to promote a spirit of tolerance among youth and improve Palestinians’ quality of life by presenting creative proposals for problems and challenges in the economic, political, social, and cultural fields.
For his part, Adeeb Abdel Halim, director of the "Insan" Youth Forum, stressed the necessity of acquainting all Palestinian youth with the antiquities and their locations, noting that his forum’s activities will continue to strengthen the role of youth in decision-making effectively.
He explained that the goal of the youth forum is to achieve social solidarity and attract young human energies to implement programs that benefit society.
The participants in the trip visited Qasr al-Basha, the Great Omari Mosque, the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City, the English Cemetery and the Monastery of Saint Hilarion in the central Gaza Strip, as well as the Akkad Museum in Khan Younis.
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