Collective Ma'louba
Topics
Migration and identity in a globalised world, Postcolonial and diasporic narratives, Artistic expression as cultural resistance
Disciplines
Theatre and performance, Intercultural arts, Political and documentary theatre, Community-building through the arts
Collective Ma’louba – meaning “upside down” in Arabic – is an artistic collective founded by Syrian theatre makers Mudar Alhaggi, Wael Kadour, and Mohammad Alrashi, graduates of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus and now based across Europe.
Their work explores the complex and shifting experiences of Arabs in a global context, touching on themes such as migration, identity, culture, freedom, and the role of theatre itself. Through their productions, they reflect on the intersections of personal histories, political narratives, and the legacy of colonialism.
Collective Ma’louba has presented its work at major venues and festivals across Europe, including Theater an der Ruhr (Mülheim), Kammerspiele München, Factory International (Manchester), Summerhall (Edinburgh), and others. Beyond performance, the collective fosters dialogue and exchange among Syrian and international artists through workshops, discussions, and collaborative platforms, nurturing cultural life and creativity from within the diaspora.
Their work explores the complex and shifting experiences of Arabs in a global context, touching on themes such as migration, identity, culture, freedom, and the role of theatre itself. Through their productions, they reflect on the intersections of personal histories, political narratives, and the legacy of colonialism.
Collective Ma’louba has presented its work at major venues and festivals across Europe, including Theater an der Ruhr (Mülheim), Kammerspiele München, Factory International (Manchester), Summerhall (Edinburgh), and others. Beyond performance, the collective fosters dialogue and exchange among Syrian and international artists through workshops, discussions, and collaborative platforms, nurturing cultural life and creativity from within the diaspora.
Antep
Cultural Harmony
By transcending cultural barriers through music and film initiatives, the Cultural Harmony Hub's overarching goal is to foster cultural understanding, community integration, and unity.
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Cultural Harmony
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Cultural Harmony Hub, a partnership between NUN and Douzan, seeks to empower Gaziantep’s refugee community to promote its cultural rights and heritage. Their overarching goal is to foster cultural understanding, community integration, and unity. By transcending cultural barriers through music and film initiatives, they aim to spark conversations about shared human experiences and the importance of preserving traditions. The collaboration’s long-term vision is to achieve heightened levels of impactful synergy in the future.
TRANSNATIONAL EXCHANGE IDEA
Art in ExileThe Art in Exile, an initiative by Cultural Harmony Hub (NUN Culture & Arts - Douzan Art and Culture) in Turkey, and Collective Ma'louba in Europe. This initiative aims to promote the cultural rights of the Syrian refugee community in both Gaziantep and Berlin through two key activities: a theatre acting and writing workshop in Gaziantep and an oriental music event in Berlin.
In Gaziantep, the initiative will conduct a theatre acting and writing workshop, targeting talented individuals within the Syrian refugee community. This workshop will provide a unique opportunity for participants to engage with theatre arts, a field that is not widely available in Turkey, allowing them to explore and develop their talents.
In Berlin, the initiative will host an oriental music event, offering an exceptional evening dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of Syrian music. This event will provide a memorable experience for the Syrian refugee community and the broader audience in Berlin, featuring performances that highlight the best of Syrian musical traditions.
Art in Exile is created in partnership with Cultural Harmony from Antep.
