The culture of Bethlehem society forms an integral part of the cultural heritage and the identity of the Palestinian people throughout the ages, which helped to distinguish Bethlehem as the cradle of Christ. It is worth mentioning that many of the people of Bethlehem speak several foreign languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian, and many of the city’s schools teach these languages ​​as basic subjects like other educational materials.

The presence of cultural institutions and centers has helped to develop this and the spread of foreign languages ​​among them. Bethlehem was distinguished by the manufacture of mother of pearls and olive wood, where tourists come from all over the world to buy religious statues, crosses and creative artistic paintings made of these materials, to which the Prophet Musa stone is sometimes added, which gives an aesthetic view added to the beauty of these pieces of art. As for Palestinian popular foods.

Palestinians Celebrate Culture Through Dabke Dance

Dabke is about rootedness, belonging and unity. Dabke, a traditional folk dance from the Levant region, is one of the main dance forms in Palestine, and a living history of the people and their culture. Since 1948, the dance has become the voice of the voiceless, and a resounding statement of Palestinian identity, existence and resistance. The meaning of 'dabke’ is literally 'stamping of the feet’, and historically was used to inspire people when they were working the land or joining together to complete communal tasks.