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Ibrahim Al- Qarnawi wears his pink nostril and begins to mess around. Youngsters squeal with delight because the brightly dressed clown sings and dances. The 28-year-old is the founding father of Al Nawruas Artwork Troupe within the Gaza Strip. Established 9 years in the past, the collective consists of storytellers, clowns and artists.
"I considered turning into a clown when life was onerous for me," explains Ibrahim, who was born within the Al Bureij refugee camp in Gaza. "Why not develop into a clown and placed on a humorous voice, put on a teddy bear costume and act as a storyteller to make folks snort," he tells Scenes.
Uncle Hema is the stage title for Ibrahim. Culturally in Gaza, elders are known as 'Uncle' as an indication of respect. "I'm cherished amongst youngsters and each little one who sees me runs as much as me saying, 'Uncle Hema, Uncle Hema'," Ibrahim recounts as he displays on the appreciation of his younger viewers.
Ramadan Occasion
Each Ramadan, Uncle Hema and his troupe journey to the refugee camps in Gaza and collect the youngsters for a celebration. Wearing numerous costumes, his crew of seven, hand out balloons, dates and sweets to the youngsters. "I assemble the crew collectively to convey a smile to the youngsters dwelling within the refugee camps within the Gaza Strip," says Ibrahim.
Musa Ali Al Sammak joined Al Nawras Artwork Troupe two and a half years in the past and took on the position of a teddy bear. "I act to the youngsters in its character to make them snort. I play, transfer and dance with them," he explains. "It is a fantastic feeling whenever you see a baby smile. It feels such as you've carried out one thing huge," the 21-year-old provides.
The Mesaharati
Throughout Ramadan, Ibrahim can be a Mesaharati. A Mesaharati is an individual who wakes others up earlier than daybreak to eat earlier than beginning their quick. The honoured custom has been round for hundreds of years and nonetheless continues to at the present time. Each morning while others are quick asleep, Ibrahim will get prepared. "I put on the Mesaharati costume, the distinctive fez and the Syrian swimsuit and head out to the east of Al Bureij camp."
Strolling up and down the camp, he bangs a drum to wake folks up. The youngsters are at all times excited to see him. "The youngsters name out 'Uncle, Uncle, say my title'," he explains. He then loudly declares the kid's title as in the event that they had been regal and compliments them with form phrases. "The kid is blissful and waits for me until the following day to name on him once more. So yearly the youngsters watch for Ramadan, for Uncle Hema Al Masaharati," relates Ibrahim.
Battle-related trauma
For youngsters in war-torn Gaza, smiling is one thing of a rarity. Years of battle have had a detrimental influence on the youngsters's psychological well being. Based on UNICEF, one in three youngsters require assist for conflict-related trauma.
"I labored in all areas of the Gaza Strip, and in each place, there was a baby with nice unhappiness. A baby wants somebody to consolation them, make them really feel blissful and escape the circumstances they stay in," says fellow clown and troupe member Ahmed Abu Sukar. "That's the reason we as clowns in Gaza should put a smile on the faces of all the youngsters of Gaza," he provides.
Eid Festivals
There are two Eid festivals within the Islamic calendar. Eid Al Fitr, which marks the top of the month of Ramadan and Eid Al Adha, which is well known after the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. The Gazan troupe creates events for every Eid celebration. "In every season, we've got a particular costume, reminiscent of Eid Al Adha, there's a huge sheep and a small one to make the Gazan youngsters blissful," says Ibrahim.
Ibrahim and his troupe are decided to supply the youngsters of Gaza with a second of happiness. "We make the youngsters so blissful that they neglect the battle, bombings and destruction," says Ibrahim.
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