What is Turath?
Turath will be the very first center of its kind, established in the city of Chicago, to celebrate Arab culture and heritage. There are close to 220,000 Arabs living in the greater metropolitan area of Chicago who will be served by its programs and will gain visibility as active cultural community members in the diverse multicultural construct of the city. In addition, the wider American public will also have access to a range of Arab arts and cultural programs which will facilitate a better understanding of Arab history and culture.
Turath will bring the realm of Arab culture within reach through creative presentations and displays; provide resources and facilities; collaborate with the community; and engage everyone, especially youth and children, in creative work, teaching and learning.Turath will embrace progress, diversity, unity and will maintain positive leadership and a standard of excellence.
we definitely need such cultural center in the community. It will be good for the community in many aspects: It will to foster the public’s understanding and appreciation of Arab and Arab American history and culture while bringing the community closer together. I’m looking forward to this.
Turath will be a unique and vibrant cultural center that will strengthen our diverse community and provide a facility where our culture, art, and language can be preserved and passed on for future generations. A visit to Turath will be an educational and cultural resource for all visitors seeking to learn about our people, history, heritage, values, and future.Turath will be a warm, comfortable, and inviting venue where our community will enjoy artistic and cultural events; gather to celebrate holidays; and where our children will acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of their history and heritage.Turath’s exhibit halls, events spaces, theatre, film screening room, library, information center, classrooms, and offices will be functional and aesthetically pleasing.Turath’s programs will be inspiring and creative.
