Global Tastes of Scranton Syria Dinner/Celebration

Local Syrian refugee women will create a pop-up restaurant and serve as guest chefs to share their cuisine and culture with the Scranton community at the Scranton Cultural Center.
Global Tastes of Scranton Syria Dinner/Celebration

On Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m., local Syrian refugee women will create a pop-up restaurant and serve as guest chefs to share their cuisine and culture with the Scranton community at the Scranton Cultural Center. A sampling of authentic Syrian fare will be served, including kabsa, kibbeh, grape leaves, hummus, tabbouleh, and for dessert, Halawet El Jibn. The evening will also include special dance performances and information about the refugee crisis, including a greeting from the local Syrian refugee community.

This is a collaborative community event that fosters cross-cultural exchange, aimed at bringing Scranton neighbors together, and facilitates awareness about the global realities present here in our Scranton community.

Event tickets are $35 and registration is open through Oct. 6. A limited number of FREE student tickets are available through the support of the University's Refugee Solidarity Committee strategic funding grant.

Students must contact jessica.durkin@scranton.edu or call 570-941-4419 to reserve their spots. Proceeds will benefit the refugee resettlement program of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton and future Global Tastes of Scranton events.

 

For more information about the event, including about University and community partners and to purchase tickets click, here. 

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