Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Tucked within the cultural mosaic of Balboa Park, the House of Palestine stands as one of the park’s most meaningful—and relatively recent—additions. Founded in 2002 by a group of dedicated Palestinian American volunteers, the organization began humbly, first appearing as a food tent sharing traditional dishes and culture with visitors. Over nearly two decades of persistence, community support, and cultural advocacy, that vision evolved into a permanent cottage, officially opened in 2021 as part of the International Cottages—an area designed to promote global understanding through cultural exchange. In this video I give you a rare inside look at this special cottage and the annual celebration around it!
Tucked within the cultural mosaic of Balboa Park, the House of Palestine stands as one of the park’s most meaningful—and relatively recent—additions. Founded in 2002 by a group of dedicated Palestinian American volunteers, the organization began humbly, first appearing as a food tent sharing traditional dishes and culture with visitors. Over nearly two decades of persistence, community support, and cultural advocacy, that vision evolved into a permanent cottage, officially opened in 2021 as part of the International Cottages—an area designed to promote global understanding through cultural exchange. In this video I give you a rare inside look at this special cottage and the annual celebration around it!
