Spanish Cultural Celebrations in Bethlehem University 

May 3rd, 2004, A Spanish Cultural Fortnight began on 13 April at Bethlehem University. The event was organized by the Consulate General of Spain and the Spanish Cooperation Office in Jerusalem in cooperation with B.U. The celebration represents a unique occasion to present some aspects of Spanish Culture as well as the possibility for international exchange between the Spanish and Palestinian communities.

The event featured various activities including a piano music evening by Professor Daniel del Pino performing works by renowned Spanish composers such as Albeniz and Granados. A Spanish Cinema Week included four films of renowned recent Spanish cinema production.

Moreover, the Spanish Chef José Camarena from the School of Gourmet and Tourism in Valencia conducted a course for the students of the Department of Hotel Management at Bethlehem University which included several “hands-on” workshops. The students learned how to present exciting and wonderful samples of Spanish and Valencian culinary varieties. A diploma award ceremony took place afterwards.

The Spanish Chef, with the active participation of Bethlehem students, cooked outdoors on campus one of the most famous Spanish culinary dishes, "PAELLA" for some 120 people.