Spotlight: Did a Cigarette Really Save Battir From Occupation in 1948?

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Presenter: Lama Hasan

Delivered: DC on June 30, 2024

In this afikra presentation, the speaker explores the intriguing story of whether a cigarette really saved the Palestinian village of Battir from occupation in 1948. The talk delves into Battir's regional significance, agricultural heritage, and the village's unique landscape, shaped by its original families and Falahi culture.

Sources & Future References

• Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

• Conversations with family, Reem Butmeh & Osama Hasan

• Hasan Mustafa Cultural Center - YouTube

• Battir and Surroundings, Palestine - Med-O-Med

• The Story of Hasan Mustafa as Part of Today’s Narrative

• A trip to Battir – Mondoweiss

Note: All community presentations are prepared & presented by non-experts on the subject. They are sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in that subject.

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About afikra Community Presentations

Delivered and prepared by afikra community members, the presentation's goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a ‎topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the ‎culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it, and develop the ‎presentation.

afikra presentations come in three forms: a long question-driven afikra Feature explaining why or how something happened or is happening, a medium-sized afikra Spotlight exploring who someone or what something is, and a short afikra FWD which purpose is to share something interesting.