S3E3. ADVOCATING FOR CULTURAL RESILIENCE WITH SABRENE
SABRENE IS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF BALADNA WHICH HOSTS PALESTINIAN EVENTS FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITY, A TATREEZ INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND PROUD PALESTINIAN (@sabreneodeh).
Through her work, she helps foster a sense of community and cultural pride among Palestinians in the diaspora, providing a space to celebrate and preserve heritage. As a tatreez instructor, Sabrene uses embroidery to empower others, preserve heritage, and celebrate Palestinian identity.
Sabrene's dedication to uplifting her community reflects her passion for cultural advocacy and storytelling, bridging generations, and connecting people to their roots through this traditional art form.
You’ll hear about:
>> 0:41: Sabrene’s connection to Palestine
>> 4:31: Growing up in the Seattle Palestinian community
>> 6:34: Diving into Sabrene’s tatreez journey
>> 14:48: Activism by teaching tatreez
>> 20:56: Tracing your lineage through intergenerational tatreez connections
>> 25:50: Growing the Seattle tatreez community
>> 29:37: What’s next for Sabrene’s tatreez journey
>> 35:50: Sabrene’s major life lesson through tatreez
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Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Baladna on IG @baladna.pnw
>> Lina’s post on how much her thobe would cost
>> Hala’s interview on Tatreez Talk
>> Seattle Resistance Tatreez on IG @seattleresistancetatreez
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