The most important word we need to remember is Al Manara, Khaled, our friend that the Academy said on the first day we arrived. If you every get lost on the streets, just say Al Manara and you’ll be fine!
Alllll Maaannnnnarrrra? The words role around our tongues. Al Manara. What does this mean? It means city center! Ahh okay.
It is still one of the most simplest words compared to many others in Arabic. Al Manara…and we actually live at Al Manara square. Bang in the center of the city. From here we step out on the streets of Ramallah and be it morning, or evening, the streets are always packed with a buzz of people walking to work, to the market, or of those who enjoy tea or Arabic Coffee at the street stand. The streets of Al Manara are defiantly very busy. Then at night, they ease to clear into silence. Awaiting for a new tune, till the morning again. Words by Zelda, Drawing by Jon |
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