Revolution and Storytelling at Casa Palestina

Casa Palestina in Lisbon hosts a discussion on revolution and storytelling tonight at 20:00, featuring guest speakers and audience participation. (ma.to) The event takes place at Casa Palestina, a cultural space at Rua de São Paulo 106, Lisbon, focused on Palestinian culture and solidarity. (casapalestina.pt) Guest speakers will explore how narratives shape revolutionary movements, drawing from Palestinian history and global struggles. Audience Q&A follows the talks. (ma.to) Casa Palestina opened in 2023 as Lisbon's first dedicated Palestinian cultural center, hosting film screenings, art exhibits, and talks amid rising European solidarity with Palestine. (casapalestina.pt; publico.pt) Storytelling in revolutions involves oral histories, literature, and media to preserve identity and mobilize support, as seen in Palestinian sumud—steadfastness—tales resisting displacement since 1948. (aljazeera.com) Recent global protests since October 2023 have amplified these stories, with Lisbon seeing weekly marches drawing thousands for Gaza ceasefire demands. (expresso.pt) Portugal's government faces criticism for arms exports to Israel worth €1.2 million in 2023, fueling local debates on solidarity. (amnesty.pt) Casa Palestina events like this one blend activism with culture, similar to Dublin's Palestine cultural festivals that mix music and political discourse. (thejournal.ie) Doors open at 20:00 sharp; entry is free but capacity is limited to 50 people. RSVPs encouraged via Instagram. (instagram.com) Tonight's talk circles back to revolution's core: stories that endure, as one organizer put it, "to keep the fire alive." (ma.to)