Returning to Al-Bustan's Roots at Morris Arboretum
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvaniapresent[highlight]Culture Connection: Exploring Arab HeritageSaturday, September 20, 2014, 11am – 3pm[/highlight] [downloadbtn]COUPON: HALF OFF ADMISSION[/downloadbtn] [smalltext]PENNCARD HOLDERS: SIGN UP FOR FREE TRANSPORTATION[/smalltext][activatebtn]Sign Up[/activatebtn] We are thrilled to return to Morris Arboretum where Al-Bustan Camp started back in July 2002. In fact, it was Morris Arboretum’s beautiful gardens that inspired the name Al-Bustan (Arabic for “the garden”). Join us as we literally return to our roots in celebration of Arab heritage.Guests will enjoy music and hands-on activities in traditional Arabic art: geometric pattern-making with Al-Bustan Teaching Artist Tremain Smith and Arabic calligraphy. Tours highlighting trees in the Arboretum’s collection that originate from Arab countries will be offered throughout the day.[highlightsm]SCHEDULE OF EVENTS11:30 – 12pm: Music by Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble12 – 1:00pm: Art Activities1:00 – 1:30pm: Music by Al-Bustan Takht EnsembleCOST: Special rate with COUPON $8/adults; $4/students; $7/seniors (65+)[/highlightsm] DIRECTIONS: GPS- The Morris Arboretum is located at100 E Northwestern Ave. Flourtown, PA 19031 CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
This event is co-sponsored by the Penn Arab Student Society, and is part of Cultural Passport Week and Peace Day Philly
