Often misrepresented, Palestinians have a story of beautiful resistance , expressed in a vibrant culture, which resonates in our city of Sheffield. Palfest also recognises that Sheffield has a continuing struggle to renew itself as a post-industrial northern city, beset by adverse conditions. Yet the city has maintained generosity and openness most prominently through its self declaration as first City of Sanctuary .We are developing on firm foundations of solidarity built over more than four decades in our city.
We root our festival in the Sheffield communities for which Palestine has an abiding and central significance.
Since our hugely successful festival of June/July 2022 culminating in a grand celebration with a mass dabka dance in Barkers Pool, Palfest continues to build bridges of friendship between Sheffield and Palestine through cultural events.
The Palfest organisers are a diverse group of Sheffield people who stand in solidarity with people of Palestine