Abed Hamdan

The amazing cartoonist David Baldinger wrote about the following event:

The Wall Will Fall (Spirit Is Stronger Than Concrete)

HANDALA 2007

Handala means bitterness. It’s the name of a desert plant growing in Palestine. It was also the name of a cartoon figure � a boy who never shows his face - created by famous Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali.

Naji al- Ali was assassinated in 1987 while living in London. This means 2007 will be the 20th anniversary of his death.

A cartoon exhibition featuring the works of world wide cartoonists will commemorate Naji al-Ali and 60 years of Israeli occupation.

This exhibition will be accompanied by painting action with international and Palestinian cartoonists on the Wall. Workshops in schools with schoolchildren and college students in Ramallah, Abu Dis, Jenin, Nablus, Al Khalil, Tulkarem, Bil’in etc.

+David Baldinger Blog+

In the name of Palestinians, and the free men in the world, I am wholeheartedly thanking you David Baldinger for this breathtaking cartoon.

My favorite sketch of Hanthala is this:

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Yesterday was a day to remember, for many reason’s, Macadi Nahhas’s concert was one crucial reason. There I met Hayat, her foreign friend (I forgot his name?), and my friend Ghassan (the one who writes comments with the name m3awwz). The fellow blogger Roba was also there. It’s good to see you all

Macadi’s performance was awesome, and there’s something about her voice, something that can’t be described by words. I’m really impressed ! She sung many songs without musical instruments, mawaweel, and those were amazing. Her voice reminded me of Fairouz. I’m not saying she’s better than Fairouz, and I’m not saying Fairouz is better either. She’s just different. And she’s young, she has all the future waiting for her. Way to go Macadi

She was obviously nervous at the very beginning of the concert, she was singing more like Om Kolthoom, and yes her clothes also reminded me of Om Kolthoom. Don’t get me wrong here, I love Om Kolthoom, I’m talking positively. But then she broke the ice with few jokes.

“Natalie” was the song of the concert, and the song Macadi tried to promote in her new album Khilkhal.

Finally I would like to thank Macadi for the autograph she signed for me, and the one she signed for MaYoSh (who introduced me to Macadi). Thanks for your nice words

you can listen to some songs of the concert on Roba’s blog.

=== update ===:

Khobbeizeh was also at the concert! He recorded some songs!