They were celebrating their heritage and culture for the fifth annual Middle Eastern Festival. Several years ago, members of the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church realized they could expand their ...

In addition, Kurds have been celebrating in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.A number of factors make this year different. In Syria, ...

The festival was boycotted by some due to suppression of free speech over Palestine while others tiptoed around political ...

Two sources familiar with the festival’s operations said there had been a years-long tussle over the emphasis placed on showcasing a diversity of views on issues such as the Middle East conflict ...