Taybeh St. Joseph Cultural Center

Construction and Furnishing of a Multipurpose Hall for Culture and the Arts

“St. Joseph Cultural Center”

Introduction

This proposal aims to establish a multipurpose hall in Taybeh, Palestine, with a surface area of 150–200 square meters and a capacity of approximately 80 people. The hall will include a small stage, a modern audio and lighting system, and suitable acoustics.

This space will become a vibrant community center, hosting concerts, traditional dances such as dabke, book presentations, cultural seminars, local artistic activities, and spiritual and religious formation meetings.

Objectives

• Provide a dedicated space for musical and artistic performances.

• Offer an appropriate area for courses in spiritual and Christian formation.

• Promote traditional Palestinian arts such as dabke.

• Host cultural conferences, seminars, and literary events.

• Strengthen the role of culture and art in the community life of Taybeh.

The Importance of Taybeh

Taybeh, known for its deep history of faith and rich cultural heritage, is in need of a modern and accessible hall that can become a lively center for artistic and cultural activities.

This project will help to:

• Preserve local traditions and pass them on to the next generations.

• Create opportunities to develop the talents of children and young people, encouraging and spreading music within the community.

• Strengthen Palestinian cultural identity and promote Taybeh as a center for cultural activities in the region.

The project will also involve local companies and unemployed workers during the construction and furnishing phases. In this way, it will create short-term job opportunities and stimulate the local economy of Taybeh. The work will be coordinated by the St. Joseph Cultural Center of Taybeh, ensuring that the project brings direct benefits to the community from the very beginning.

Theater chairs

80 seats

• Fixed folding seats — we already have them, no need to purchaseModular stage 18–20 m² ($2,850)

• Modular stage, 40–60 cm height, with backdrop curtain. Audio system (PA), 2–4 speakers + mixer + 2–4 microphones ($3,620)

• Yamaha MG16XU mixer; QSC K12.2 or JBL PRX speakers; Shure microphones. Stage lighting, 8–12 LED units + DMX controller ($2,800)

• LED PAR lights, moving heads, DMX512 console. Acoustic treatment, 150 m² × 30 USD/m² ($4,500)

• Wall and ceiling acoustic panels. Electrical system ($3,500)

• Wiring, electrical panels, ceiling spotlights. Curtains and simple furnishings ($1,000)

• Black backdrop curtain and side drapes. Design and supervision ($2,000)

Total Estimated Cost: USD 20,270

Conclusion

The creation of this hall in Taybeh represents a purposeful cultural investment that strengthens the social fabric and provides an inclusive and diversified space for arts and traditions.

With your support, we are committed to achieving a goal that combines the enhancement of Palestinian heritage, artistic expression, community service, and spiritual and faith formation.

This hall will help realize the vision of the local Church, supporting conferences and spiritual formation meetings for parishioners.

Taybeh can be illuminated by your generosity.

Parish Priest

Father Bashar Fawadleh