Since its inception, El-Funoun has aimed at expressing the spirit of Arab-Palestinian folklore and contemporary culture through unique combinations of traditional and stylized dance and music. The Troupe’s repertoire comprises folkloric dance forms, called “dabke”, in addition to more elaborate choreographed forms that embody El-Funoun’s own unique vision of Palestinian dance.
El-Funoun is widely recognized as the cultural entity that has played the most significant role in reviving and reinvigorating Palestinian dance and music folklore. This accomplishment is particularly important, since it effectively countered the systematic attempts by the Israeli occupation to suppress the Palestinian national identity through banning or expropriating any forms of Palestinian cultural expression.
El-Funoun is composed of seventy-five dancers, singers, musicians and support personnel. It is an independent, non-profit organization that is virtually entirely volunteer-based. The members are therefore motivated by the vision of the Troupe more than by any other factor. This not only keeps the Troupe’s administrative cost quite low, but also ensures a strong sense of belonging to and ownership of the group. This resolve, coupled with a driving commitment to artistic excellence and an authentic Palestinian vision have all afforded El-Funoun its current leadership status.
In Palestine, the Troupe holds an impressive track record of over one thousand performances since 1979, including its very well attended performances in Palestine International Festivals of 1992 through 1999. Moreover, El-Funoun has participated in the following:
US Tour (15 cities) in 1986
US Tour (20 cities) in 1991
Jerash International Festival, Jordan in 1994
Jerusalem Festival, United Arab Emirates in 1995
Raatvick International Folklore Festival, Sweden in 1996
Babylon International Festival, Iraq in 1996
Expo 98 Lisbon in Portugal 98
US Tour (5 cities) in 1999
France Tour (5 festivals) in 1999
Egyptian Opera House, Cairo in 1999
Lebanon Tour (5 performances) 2000
Expo 2000 Hannover in Germany 2000
United Arab Emirates in 2001
Egyptian Opera House, Cairo in 2003
Ribat Festival, Morocco in þ2004þþ
Rhythm Diversity, Malta in 2004
Corpi Sensibili Festival, Italy in 2005
Busra International Festival, Syria in 2005
Bahrain International Music Festival, Bahrain in 2005
US Tour (3 cities) in 2005
US Tour (4 cities) in 2006
UK, London in 2007
St. Plolten, Austria 2007
Vienna, Austria 2007
Berlin, Germany 2008
Vlaardingen, Holland 2008
Syria, Damascus 2008
The 15th Al Qurain Cultural Festival, Kuwait 2008
Bahrain Spring of Culture, Bahrain 2009
Hakaya Festival, Amman 2009
Egypt, Cairo and Alexandria 2009El-Funoun played a key role in establishing the Popular Art Centre, a community organization committed to raising awareness about the arts, and opening opportunities for community members to participate in artistic activity and expression. The Centre offers classes in traditional dance, ballet, jazz, music, puppets and drama, in addition to a host of other programs. Through the Centre, El-Funoun’s message has propagated to many schools, organizations and localities.
El-Funoun has won several commendation certificates and awards, most prominent among which is the Palestine Award for Popular Folklore 1997, the highest honour award given in this field by the Palestinian Authority. In addition, El-Funoun's dance film "Emotional Rescue" directed by the German Director Helena Waldmann, won a special prize as part of Al-Jazeera film festival 2006.
El-Funoun believes in building cultural bridges with the world, both to have a healthy exchange of experience, ideas and techniques and to present the long-suppressed Palestinian culture before other nations.
El-Funoun الــفــنــون - Zaghareed: Music From The Palestinian Holy Land زغــاريــد : الموسيقى الفلسطينية من الاراضي المقدسة
(2)-. Miriam's Father
(3)-. Initiation Of Ecstasy
(4)-. Fardah
(5)-. Miriam
(6)-. Chiming Bracelets
(7)-. Farewell To Bachelor Days
(8)-. Dal' Onah (Instrumental)
(9)-. Henna
(10)-. Embarak (Blessed)
(11)-. Groom's Bath
(12)-. Zaffah (Wedding Scene)
(13)-. Adornment Of The Bride
(14)-. A New Love
(15)-. Initiation Of Ecstasy
(16)-. Fardah (Instrumental)
(17)-. Miriam (Instrumental)
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(02)- Don't Leave! ظريف الطول
(03)- Oh, The Way He Walks أبو قذيلة
(04)- Dialogue محاورة
(05)- Fetching Water واردات عالنبع
(06)- Rain Prayer شوربنة
(07)- The Meadow Smiled من مزرعتي
(08)- Dignity هز الرمح
(09)- Alli Narak علّي نارك
(10)- Her Eyes! وعيونها
(11)- Layya w Layya ليّا ليّا
(12)- Dal'onet Issimsim دلعونة السمسم
(13)- Palm Branch ميلي علينا
(14)- Haifa to Jenin حيفا وجنين
(15)- Ouf Mash'al' عل أوف مشعل
(16)- The Sun Danced رقصة شمس
(17)- Funouniyyat فنونيات
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