Dozens of children fly kites in solidarity with Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 30,000
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Children of all ages flew kites in Vancouver calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while also sharing and celebrating Palestinian culture.
Children of all ages flew kites in Vancouver calling for a ceasefire in Gaza while also sharing and celebrating Palestinian culture.
The event was organized by Parents for Palestine, an interracial and multi-faith group of parents and families who said they came together Sunday to highlight the impact the current violence and ensuing humanitarian crisis is having on children in Gaza.
Alaa Shadid is a mother of three Palestinian children growing up in Vancouver and one of the organizers of the event.
“We are here joining thousands of others around the world flying kites in solidarity with the children of Palestine who have endured suffering. We are here to honour the lives lost and to raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinian people,” she said.
Shadid said in light of what is happening in her homeland, it is “heartwarming” to hear her traditional music and see the culture be embraced.
“As Palestinians we finally feel seen and heard. Amidst all this tragedy, it is beautiful to see a very diverse group of people here come together and honour the Palestinian children.”
Nevertheless, she says it has been painful raising Palestinian children and having to explain the conflict to them.
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