Variety Show
Poetic Hafla is an event series that focusses on presenting middle
eastern/mediterranian artists based in Berlin.
The main aspect of the Poetic Hafla is creating a place to experiment and to share ideas. For this many artistic forms of expression are combined: readings, music, stand-up comedy, and performances.
The organisers say about themselves and their artists: „We are
Mediterranian – a sea!“, referring to the diversity of backgrounds,
expressions, aesthetics and contributions. The event series shows the
liveliness of Middle Eastern culture and the importance of Berlin as a
cultural hub and home of the many. The Poetic Hafla provides a
safe/brave space that is all about listening, embracing, sharing,
appreciating each other and coming together.
Poetic Hafla was founded in 2015 by Barack Moyal and Mati Shemoelof,
two Israeli/German artists and authors who live in Berlin. Poetic Hafla
is held mostly in English, Arabic and Hebrew.
You can find a short introduction to the Hafla on YouTube.