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Welcome to Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Ahlan Wa Sahlan Fi Al-Bustan

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture.  We are a registered tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Our programs in Arab arts education include:

  • summer camp in July
  • Arab music instruction and youth music ensembles
  • Arab arts classes in Philadelphia public schools
  • presentations by renowned Arab literary, visual, and performing  artists
  • workshops/demonstrations by master teaching artists

    • We invite you to browse our site, learn about our programs, and contact us with any questions or ideas you would like to share with us.

    Al-Bustan News

    Navigating Through Art

    Read reflections by visual artist Tremain Smith about teaching art at camp.

    Al-Bustan Camp 2010 Overview

    See video with photo highlights of Camp 2010, and video clip of Emirati folk dance, plus claymation video!

    Al-Bustan Camp 2010: First Week In Action

    Find out what’s going on in first week of Al-Bustan Camp 2010.

    Successful Pilot of Music Course for Adults

    See video and photo highlights of music course.

    Performance at Penn Museum

    Al-Bustan presents lively Arab music in the lush courtyard of Penn Museum.

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    Upcoming at Al-Bustan

    Fall: Arab Arts Continue at Public Schools

    Please support continuation of Al-Bustan's Arab Arts Programs at Philadelphia public schools!

    Fall: Arab Arts Continue at Public Schools Fall: Arab Arts Continue at Public Schools

    Sept: Call to Join Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble

    Singers and musicians invited to join. Rehearsals begin Sept. 22.

    Sept: Call to Join Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble Sept: Call to Join Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble

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