The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom encompasses a unique theme and vision; which consequently defines its character, atmosphere and program. For ten nights, East Jerusalem features the power of song and music that reflects the human spirit in overcoming political and social obstacles.

The major aim of the organizers (Yabous) is to give hope and courage to Palestinian people in pain, to bring back to the city of East Jerusalem, its cultural glory as the central Palestinian city and to contribute to the development of the cultural, educational economic and touristic life of East Jerusalem.