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Palestinian culture is most closely related to the cultures of the nearby Levantine countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan and of the Arab World. It includes unique literature, music, and cuisine. The culture of the Palestinian people has also flourished in the Palestinian diaspora. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Palestine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Palestine. ... The Levant The Levant (IPA: /ləvænt/) is an imprecise geographical term historically referring to a large area in the Middle East south of the Taurus Mountains, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and by the northern Arabian Desert and Upper Mesopotamia to the east. ... Map of Arab League states in dark green with non-Arab areas in light green and Mauritania, Somalia and Djibouti in striped green due to their Arab League membership but non-Arab population. ... Old book bindings at the Merton College library. ... For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ... Cuisine (from French cuisine, cooking; culinary art; kitchen; ultimately from Latin coquere, to cook) is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. ... The Palestinian exodus (Arabic: الهجرة الفلسطينية al-Hijra al-Filasteeniya) refers to the refugee flight of Palestinian Arabs during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. ...

Language

Main article: Palestinian Arabic

Palestinian Arabic is a subgroup of the Levantine Arabic dialect spoken by Palestinian Arabs. Palestinian Arabic has three primary variations according to region and locality status. The pronunciation of qāf serves as a shibboleth to distinguish the three main Palestinian dialects: it becomes a glottal stop in most cities, a pharyngealized k in smaller villages and the countryside, and g in the far south and among Bedouin speakers. In a number of villages in the Galilee (e.g. Maghār), especially but not only among the Druze, the qāf is actually pronounced qāf as in Classical Arabic. Palestinian Arabic is a Levantine Arabic dialect subgroup. ... Palestinian Arabic is a Levantine Arabic dialect subgroup. ... Levantine Arabic (sometimes called Eastern Arabic) is a group of Arabic dialects spoken in the 100 km-wide eastern-Mediterranean coastal strip known as the Levant, i. ... The Palestinian flag, adopted in 1948, is a widely recognized modern symbol of the Palestinian people. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The glottal stop or voiceless glottal plosive is a type of consonantal sound, used in many spoken languages. ... Pharyngealisation is a secondary feature of phonemes in a language. ... A Bedouin man resting on a hillside at Mount Sinai Bedouin, derived from the Arabic ( ‎), a generic name for a desert-dweller, is a term generally applied to Arab nomadic pastoralist groups, who are found throughout most of the desert belt extending from the Atlantic coast of the Sahara via... Druze star The Druze (Arabic: درزي, derzÄ« or durzÄ«, plural دروز, durÅ«z; Hebrew: , Druzim; also transliterated Druz or Druse) are a Middle Eastern religious community whose traditional religion stemmed primarily from an offshoot of an Islamic sect, but is unique in its incorporation of Gnostic, neo-Platonic and other philosophies. ...

In dialects where qāf is pronounced as k, a true kāf is often pronounced /tʃ/, as in some dialects of Gulf Arabic. This is generally a feature of more conservative idiolects. This pronunciation of kāf also happens in the northern West Bank (Samaria) and adjacent Palestinian populated areas in Israel, known as "the triangle". This pronunciation is often stigmatised by urban Palestinians and some villagers who refrain from that pronunciation. Gulf Arabic or The Persian Gulf Arabic is a variety of the Arabic language spoken around both shores of the Persian Gulf, mainly in Kuwait, eastern Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and parts of Oman. ... An idiolect is a variety of a language unique to an individual. ...

In addition, a feminine suffix -a rather than the more common Levantine -i or -é is fairly widespread, particularly in the south of the area. However, the "-i" or something approximating it is in use in the "triangle". Look up Suffix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

• Another interesting sub-dialectical marker is the word used for the preposition "here". The urban dialect favours "hōn". The Negev Bedouin, on the other hand, tend to use "hiniyye" or even "hiniyante".
• In the Negev, the -sh form is not used in negating the past or present. Instead, the Bedouin dialect uses only the "mā" particle to negate.

Palestinian literature

Many Palestinian writers write about the common theme of a strong affection for a lost homeland. The poet Mahmoud Darwish uses a simple style for strong and effective expressions and intense feelings, while Ghassan Kanafani was noted for his short stories. Samih al-Qasim is another famous Palestinian poet who is famous for his almost extreme nationalism in his succint poems. Mahmoud Darwish Mahmoud Darwish (born 1941 in Al-Birwah, British mandate of Palestine) is a contemporary Palestinian poet and writer of prose. ... Ghassan Kanafani Ghassan Kanafani (غسان كنفاني, born April 9, 1936 in Acre, Palestine - died July 8, 1972 in Beirut, Lebanon) was a Palestinian writer and a spokesman for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

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The literary critic Edward Said (who, according to Columbia News of Columbia University, was "one of the most influential scholars in the world," and "was undoubtedly one of the greatest minds of the 20th century") wrote about Orientalism and taught at Columbia University.^{[citation needed]} Ismail al-Faruqi was widely recognized as an authority on Islam and comparative religions.^{[citation needed]} Edward Wadie Said (Arabic: , transliteration: ) (1 November 1935 – 25 September 2003) was a Palestinian-American literary theorist and outspoken Palestinian activist. ... Columbia University is a private research university in the United States. ... For Orientalist Architecture, see Moorish Revival. ... Columbia University is a private research university in the United States. ... Ismail al-Faruqi Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (January 1, 1921 – May 27, 1986), is a renowned Palestinian-American philosopher who is widely recognized by his peers as an authority on Islam and comparative religion. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ...

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Palestinian Music

Main article: Palestinian music

Palestinian music is well-known and respected throughout the Arab world. The shared Palestinian identity first arose during the period after 1948, and a new wave of performers emerged with distinctively Palestinian themes, relating to the dreams of statehood and the burgeoning nationalist sentiment. The Israeli government exerted considerable control over Palestinian music recordings, and many of the most popular cassettes had to be distributed through the black market.^{[citation needed]} In weddings, Palestinians dance the dabke: a complex dance formed by linked groups of dancers. In the areas now controlled by Israel and Palestinian National Authority, multiple ethnic groups, races and religions have long held on to a diverse culture. ... In the areas now controlled by Israel and Palestinian National Authority, multiple ethnic groups, races and religions have long held on to a diverse culture. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Palestinian cuisine

Main article: Palestinian cuisine

Palestinian cuisine is divided into two groups depending on its northern or southern location. In the Galilee and northern Samaria the cuisine is similar to that of Lebanon and Syria while the majority of the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, locals have a heavy cooking style of their own. One of the primary dishes or sidedish is hummus. Hummus known as chick peas or garbanzo beans in the West is made in many variations such as hummus wi tahine which is basiclly boiled chick peas grounded and mixed with tahine (semolina flour) and lemon juice. It is used as a dip for pita bread. Hummus u ful is another type of hummus dish cooked in a similar way except it is mixed in with boiled and ground fava beans giving it distinct taste and a brownish color. [[Tabouleh]] is another common side dish and is considered a type of salad. It is a mixture of sliced parsley, tomatoes, ground wheat, cucumbers and lemon juice. Other common sidedishes include baba ghanoush which is eggplant dip with a variety of different flavor styles, labaneh, which is a pasty dip similar to yogurt or more so cream cheese and zate u zaatar which is the pita bread dipping of olive oil and ground oregano and sesame seeds. Kebbiyeh or kubbeh depending on the way it is made whether is cooked and stuffed with beef or served cold and raw as pita bread dip is another famous Arabic dish commonly consumed in Palestine. Bamia or boiled okra is cooked in a way similar to gumbo. Galilee (Arabic al-jaleel الجليل, Hebrew hagalil הגליל), meaning circuit, is a large area overlapping with much of the North District of Israel. ... It has been suggested that Sebastia, Middle East be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... Wikibooks Cookbook has an article on Hummus Hummus with oil and lemon juice Classic hummus, on a Yemeni serving dish Hummus or hummus bi tahini (Arabic: ; Hebrew: ; Armenian Õ°Õ¡Õ´Õ¸Õ½) also spelled hamos, houmous, hommus, hummous or humus) is a dip made of ground chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. ... Binomial name Cicer arietinum L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Picture of semolina Semolina grains Semolina is coarsely ground grain, usually wheat, with particles mostly between 0. ... Binomial name Citrus × limon (L.) Burm. ... One might be looking for peta. ... Binomial name Vicia faba L. Vicia faba, the broad bean, fava bean, faba bean, horse bean, field bean or tic bean is a species of bean (Fabaceae) native to north Africa and southwest Asia, and extensively cultivated elsewhere. ... Salad Platter Salad is a term applied broadly to many food preparations that are a mixture of chopped or sliced ingredients. ... Species Percentages are relative to US RDI values for adults. ... Binomial name Solanumlycopersicum Linnaeus ref. ... Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. compactum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 For the indie rock group see: Wheat (band). ... Binomial nomenclature Cucumis sativus Ref: ITIS 22364 The cucumber is the edible fruit of the cucumber plant Cucumis sativus, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, as do melons and squash. ... Binomial name Solanum melongena L. The eggplant, aubergine or brinjal (Solanum melongena) is a solanaceous plant bearing a fruit of the same name, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. ... Yoghurt Yoghurt or yogurt, less commonly yoghourt or yogourt, is a dairy product produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. ... Country of origin United States Region, town Chester, New York Source of milk Cow Pasteurised Texture Soft Aging time none Certification Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting, white cheese that contains at least 33% milkfat (as marketed) with a moisture content of not more than 55%, and a pH... Binomial name Origanum vulgare L. Oregano or Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and southern and central Asia. ... Binomial name Sesamum indicum Sesame (Sesamum indicum)is a crop grown primarily for its seeds. ... For other uses, see Beef (disambiguation). ... Arabic can mean: From or related to Arabia From or related to the Arabs The Arabic language; see also Arabic grammar The Arabic alphabet, used for expressing the languages of Arabic, Persian, Malay ( Jawi), Kurdish, Panjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Urdu, among others. ... Binomial name Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench Okra, or ladys finger, is a flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, originating somewhere near present-day Ethiopia. ... A bowl of shrimp gumbo Gumbo is a spicy, hearty stew or soup, found typically in the states on the Gulf of Mexico in the United States, and very common in the southern part of Louisiana and the Lowcountry around Charleston, South Carolina. ...

Famous entrées in Palestine are waraq al-'inib which is boiled grape leaves wrapped around cooked rice and lamb peices with miniscule traces of tomatoes. It is served in dozens of rolls on a large plate surrounded by cooked lamb and many times stuffed squash. Jerusalem and the West Bank cusine is known to be heavy. Foods like imsekhin which is one or two roasted whole chickens on top of a large piece of bread with a heavy onion topping is commonly eaten in cities in the Judea region of West Bank. Lamb leg in a thich and cooked goat milk yogurt is also common in this region. 'imhamar' which is roasted chicken and potatoes in a thick sauce of diced chili peppers and onions is a common dish in almost all of Palestine's regions. For the university exchange program ENTREE, see European Network for Training and Research in Electrical Engineering. ... The Holy Land or Palestine Showing not only the Old Kingdoms of Judea and Israel but also the 12 Tribes Distinctly, and Confirming Even the Diversity of the Locations of their Ancient Positions and Doing So as the Holy Scriptures Indicate, a geographic map from the studio of Tobiae Conradi... A dolma (dolma in Turkish; dolma in Bosnian; dolmades in Greek; Dolme (دلمه) in Persian; tolma (Õ¿Õ¸Õ¬Õ´Õ¡) in Armenian; sarma, plural sarmale in Romanian; Yaprakes finos in Ladino), generally considered a Turkish meal. ... Species Oryza glaberrima Oryza sativa Brown basmati rice Terrace of paddy fields in Yunnan Province, southern China. ... It has been suggested that Lambing be merged into this article or section. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A glass of cows milk A goat kid feeding on its mothers milk Milk is the nutrient fluid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals (including monotremes). ... The chili pepper, or more simply just chili, is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family, Solanaceae. ...

Palestinian dress

Main article: Palestinian costumes

Foreign travelers to Palestine often commented on the rich variety of costumes among the Palestinian people, especially among the village women. One could often see what village a woman came from by the embroidery or cut of her dress. Palestinian Costumes Foreign travelers to Palestine often commented on the rich variety of costumes among the Palestinian people, especially among the village women. ...

Palestinian films

Main article: Cinema of Palestine

It is believed that there are over 800 films produced by Palestinian, Arab and non-Arab artists about Palestine and the Palestinian people.[2] Palestinian cinema is relatively young in comparison to Arab cinema as a whole, many Palestinian movies are made with European / Arab funding and subject to Israeli restrictions due to the current situation in the Palestinian territories. ...