Rima Khoury, a woman who breaks boundaries, is full of inspiration, joy for life, and giving without limits.
Her grandfather was the head of Fassuta for two decades. After his death, the place closed, and about six years ago Rima decided to reopen and turned it into a “Diwan Nisswan” (women’s club). Today the place serves as a social community center for women and girls that Rima allows them to get to know new worlds out of a strong desire to create social and cultural changes and female empowerment. Recently, a cafe for women was also opened. The meetings are fascinating and inspiring!
Walied, born in Fassuta, became interested in iron at the age of 40. After completing a short course in the field, he began to engage in iron sculpture and after a short period of time won first prize in an iron sculpture competition held in England. Since then, Walied has won several awards for his works, in England and Italy, where they are also displayed in museums. At Walied’s gallery in Fassuta, you can hear his story, see a variety of works, be impressed by the pieces he builds and watch his demonstration of iron work.
Aviva Khoury, a native of the Christian village of Fassuta, will be happy to host you in her home, where you can enjoy home-cooked food that Aviva prepares herself ― authentic and full of love. Aviva hosts couples, families, and groups in her home for traditional Christian food.
Cooking workshops can also be booked.
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
Come and Taste Experience Discover – the Westen Galilee is NOW!
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