Members of the Artas Folklore Troupe take a Break
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
These youngsters from the Artas Folklore Center's Ahya al Turath Folklore Troupe take a break away from the rest of the crowd.
Weddings & Celebrations
Pouring Coffee
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Hikers get a pick me up from Arabic Coffee poured from this ornate brass Ibriq.
Meeting in the Valley of Encounters
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Some members of Ru'iya or Vision from Abu Dis and foreign guests in an encounter under a tree on a hill overlooking the Artas...
Palestinian Women Resting under Shady Tree
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Some Palestinian women rest under the shade of a tree with the smell of freshly baked Ishraq on the Saj, and to the sounds of...
The Convent of the Hortus Conclusus from a Distance
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Some of the foreigners participating from the Walking Palestine Hiking Group and the Jerusalem Women's Expat Group are torn..
Leaping towards Artas
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
A young hiker leaps down the hill as the Convent of Artas comes into view.
Approaching the Village of Artas
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
The hikers have arrived in Artas. To the right is the Artas Valley and the dramatically situated Convent of the Hortus...
The Convent of the Hortus Conclusus or Enclosed Garden
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Built in 1901, the Convent of the Hortus Conclusus lies across the valley from the village of Artas and is an integral part...
Abu Lutfi Approaching the Convent of the Hortus…
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Abu Lutfi and a member of the Artas Folklore Troupe round the bend that will take them on the bridge over the Artas Valley...
Sister Rose from the Convent of the Enclosed Garden
Contributed by Artas Folklore Center on 23.04.2012:
Sister Rose, a nun from the Convent of the Hortus Conclusus, or "Enclosed Garden,"chats with an acquaintance. She went out of...