Palestinian Singer Performs Emotional Tribute at Gouna Film Festival

Publish date: Friday، 15 December 2023

The El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) in Egypt officially commenced with an emotional performance by Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna during its opening ceremony on Thursday. Under the theme "Cinema for Humanity," the festival marks its sixth edition after two previous postponements. It spans from December 14 to December 21 in El-Gouna, focusing on specialized programs dedicated to Palestinian and Sudanese cinemas.

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Elyanna's Heartfelt Tribute

Elyanna, renowned for her musical talents, presented a deeply moving rendition of her song ‘Olive Trees’ at the ceremony. The performance was a tribute to Palestine, symbolizing the anguish of a homeland affected by ongoing conflict and occupation.

Emotional Impact and Audience Reception

The audience was visibly moved by Elyanna’s performance, feeling a strong connection to the powerful message within her song, which vividly expressed the pain and longing for peace in Palestine.

Elyanna's Stand for Palestine

Notably, Elyanna made a significant gesture by postponing her first North American tour as a means of honoring and standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people. In an Instagram post on October 26th, she articulated her desire for peace among her fellow Palestinians.

Palestinian Singer Performs Emotional Tribute at Gouna Film Festival

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