Visitors to the Palestine Youth & Family Market at Emmarentia Primary School were taken through Palestinian history and heritage as part of a curated exhibition held from August 7 to 9.

The exhibition traced aspects of Palestinian history and culture while also highlighting contemporary experiences and the ongoing conflict. Fatima Seedat, of Social Intifada, said the exhibition was designed primarily as an educational experience.

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The exhibition included displays on Palestinian culture, traditional embroidery, plants, and historical artefacts, with some items dating back to before the establishment of Israel. Historical objects, including coins, formed part of the displays, while interactive elements were used to give visitors a more personal understanding of Palestinian experiences.

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Seedat said among the displays were props representing imprisonment and checkpoint experiences, with volunteers helping recreate aspects of what Palestinians may encounter in their daily lives. Seedat said the interactive elements were intended to give visitors more than a purely visual understanding of the subject.

She added that the exhibition also addressed the current conflict, with organisers seeking to connect the historical and cultural displays with what is happening in Palestine today.

Seedat said it was important to continue highlighting the situation while providing visitors with historical context.

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