Mimouna Festival of Neighbors at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art | Sephardic Heritage International (SHIN-DC)/ Sephardic Museum SMOMA

Presents:

Paytanit ‘Liturgical Artist’
SHIR IFRAH
& The Sahara Band District Ensemble

Sun, April 16, 8-10PM (ET)
In Person at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, SW DC
(Virtual Option Available)
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REGISTER FOR FREE:
shindc.org/Mimouna2023/
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This festival, based on Moroccan narratives of unity, commemoration, goodwill, and friendship, marks the end of Passover and the advent of spring. Highlighting the importance of the neighborhood working together, the language of Mimouna is the culinary arts and music.

• Enjoy live music by Jewish and Muslim artists from Israel, Morocco, and the US (Mezzanine)
• Special tours of artworks that express the neighborly themes inspired by the Mimouna festival
• Learn about and experience tantalizing kosher Moroccan and North African Maghrebi dishes: Assorted Sweets, Moufletta, Sweet Couscous, Naana Mint Tea, Quince & Eggplant Preserves, Nuts, Fruit (Pavilion)

PAYTANIT SHIR MALKA IFRAH is a 23 year-old liturgical artist with family roots in Morocco. She studied piyutim (liturgical poems) at Kehilot Sharot and currently teaches piyutim from Moroccan and North African traditions at the Jerusalem Conservatory. Shir sings and performs throughout Israel, Morocco and other countries at shows and festivals of Andalusian, North African and Jewish music. She led the last Selihot concert in honor of the Jewish High Holidays at the President’s residence in Israel.
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REGISTER FOR FREE:
shindc.org/Mimouna2023/
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Sponsored by: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; The Lilly Endowment
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