
arabhamid
Algeria
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Celebrating Jerusalem as the capital of Arab Cultural 2009 on the Arab and international levels comes to confirm that Jerusalem is an integral part of the occupied territories in 1967. In addition, to reaffirm that East Jerusalem is the capital of the independent Palestinian State and its Arab cultural identity and in support of the steadfastness of its people against the Israeli occupation and the promotion of commitment to a national and unified Arab identity. http://www.alquds2009.org 
Vision & Objectives
We aspire to celebrate al-Quds as the Capital of Arab Culture for 2009, on both the Arab and international levels and we emphasize the fact that al-Quds (East Jerusalem) is an integral part of the Palestinian territories occupied in 1967. We also aim at consolidating the political dimension of al-Quds as the capital of the independent State of Palestine and its status within religious and human consciousness and to support Palestinian presence and steadfastness within it, in order to confront the Israeli occupation’s measures and consolidate the feeling of Arab national allegiance towards a unified Arab culture.
Strategic Objectives
Our main objective is to reinstate the cultural value of the city of al-Quds and bring its religious, historic and cultural dimensions to the forefront, thus consolidating its Arab cultural identity and protecting its historic features and sites through:-
1. Consolidating the steadfastness of Jerusalemites culturally, educationally, socially, economically and on the level of the media. 2. Effectuating cultural activity within al-Quds and its outskirts and extensions both locally and abroad. 3. Preparing and rehabilitating the appropriate infra-structures in order to celebrate al-Quds as an Arab Cultural Capital. 4. Widening and deepening the circle of Arab and international solidarity in order to protect the Arab identity of al-Quds.
21st of March 2009: “The liberation of Cultural Power”
The opening ceremony Of Al Quds Capital of Arab culture 21st of March 2009 is a day to remember, it is “mother’s day”, the day of “the battle of dignity” and the first day in Spring….but most important for this year it is the day of AlQuds-Jerusalem being Alive.
On 21st of March 2009 we will celebrate the strength of the most important assets of the city, its history, its people, their interactions, their dreams and their longing for freedom.
On 21st of March 2009 Al Quds will be the cultural power. It is not out of reach despite the closure, the wall and the siege. It is ours,It is Palestinian despite imposed demographical changes. It is mine, yours and ours.
On 21st of March 2009 Al Quds will celebrate the power of culture and existence, by launching Al Quds capital of Arab Culture 2009 simultanuously in numerous locations.. AlQuds-Jerusalem unites the Palestinian people wherever they are through an opening ceremony from Jerusalem, Gaza, Nazareth, Bethlehem and Burj al Barajneh Refugee Camp in Lebanon. It will represent a unity between our people, our leadership and nation, cities, villages and refugee camps, facing the same fate.
The event will be linked together, and can be seen on local and Arab satellite stations. Palestinian arts and culture will shine in its best form: music, dance, poetry, literature, folklore, cinema and theater.
The days events will start in the morning and conclude at night. Preparations are underway through the Administrative and executive committees in full force. Partial funds were raised to cover two major aspects of the celebration “Renovations & Events”. More than 500 projects were submitted to the committee, 175projects were approved. Events will run throughout the year in Jerusalem, and from Nazareth to Billin, from Haifa to Jenin, from occupied Golan Heights to Al Rashadiyeh refugee camp, and from Gaza to Sakhnein.
Celebrate the Most important Cultural Event of the Year – Al Quds Capital of Arab culture on 21st of March 2009 and enjoy subsequent cultural activities thoughout 2009 “In Jerusalem, and I mean within the ancient walls, I walk from one epoch to another without a memory to guide me. The prophets over there are sharing the history of the holy . . . ascending to heaven and returning less discouraged and melancholy, because love and peace are holy and are coming to town.” – Mahmoud Darweish -.

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