“A Letter To …”, 2007

Dance production inspired by the caricature “Handala”, the brainchild of Palestinian Artist

Naji Al Ali

In memory of Naji Al Ali, El-Funoun’s production is a contemporary adaptation of his caricature through dance as a reflection of the past, present and future.

Concept: Maher Shawamreh (El-Funoun)

Production: El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe

Artistic Management: El-Funoun Dance Troupe

Choreography: Maher Shawamreh and Noora Baker

Assistant Choreographers: Khaled Katamesh, Hussein Aamar, Ruba Zaghmouri, Yasmin Qatamesh,

Costume Design: El-Funoun Palestinian Troupe

Backdrop: Hafeth Omar

Music: Marcel Khalife, Omar Farouk, Natasha Atlas, El-Funoun, Tarek An Nasser, World percussions, Homayoun Group


Program

1. Naji
2. Amal: Hope
3. Karama: Dignity
4. Mamnou’ Al Wokouf : Standing Prohibited
5. Ana Mawjoud: I Exist
6. Hulom: Dream
7. Khilaf: Disparity
8. Ana…Nahnu : I…We

Naji Salim Hussein Al Ali was born in 1936 in Al Shajara village in Palestine and was forced into exile during the 1948 War in Palestine. He died from wounds sustained from an assassination attempt on his life in London on July 19, 1989, almost one month later.