San Salvador., The Palestinian Museum of El Salvador, recognized as the only space of its kind in Latin America, brings together historical objects and artistic expressions that show the cultural identity of Palestine, whose tradition has transcended borders and generations.
This cultural space exhibits traditional pieces, photographs, crafts and identity elements that have accompanied the Palestinian diaspora since its arrival and subsequent development in this Central American country.
The project was promoted by the Palestinian community in El Salvador, with the support of specialists, anthropologists, historians and sociologists.
Its coordinator, Isaac Salman, explained that the main objective of the venue is for the descendants of Palestine in El Salvador to have a place to learn about their roots.
“We have created a space so that Salvadoran society in general can learn about the Palestinian culture that has been immersed in their country and throughout Latin America for more than 145 years,” Salman explained.
He indicated that the museum has been very well received by the Salvadoran public, as it has received more than 5 thousand visits one year after its opening.
Admirable culture
The museum coordinator explained that people usually arrive with a host of concerns, asking where Palestine is located, what currencies are used there or what their traditional clothing is like.
For this reason, many visitors are surprised to see the olive wood carvings and the pieces made with mother-of-pearl shell, which always arouse admiration.
The collection also includes archaeological reproductions from the Canaanite period, official documents and a valuable Fatimid gold dinar (gold coin) with more than 1,200 years of history.
Each display case provides a piece of the collective story of a people who have known how to keep their roots and identity alive.
The anthropologist also commented that this space not only seeks to rescue the memory of migrants, but also to promote cultural exchange between generations and nations.
The Palestine Museum was born thanks to the hard work of the Palestinian Salvadoran Association (ASP), an organization dedicated to strengthening cultural ties between El Salvador and Palestine.
Through agreements with the Ministry of Culture and universities, the ASP has promoted exchanges and exhibitions that bring both peoples closer together.