• Palestinian Mohammed Al Amodi, dressed in Ali Baba costume, sings and dances to entertain children in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. All photos: Reuters
    Palestinian Mohammed Al Amodi, dressed in Ali Baba costume, sings and dances to entertain children in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. All photos: Reuters
  • Inspired by his grandfather who used to tell him stories when he was a child, Mr Al Amodi, 30, made the art his profession
    Inspired by his grandfather who used to tell him stories when he was a child, Mr Al Amodi, 30, made the art his profession
  • 'I, as a storyteller, tell a story so that children would live (during the story) in a free and a safe atmosphere, to enable them to express themselves and listen to nice stories', Mr Al Amodi says
    'I, as a storyteller, tell a story so that children would live (during the story) in a free and a safe atmosphere, to enable them to express themselves and listen to nice stories', Mr Al Amodi says
  • 'We reflect on many experiences through storytelling. They (the children) live with the hero and the character's hard times in the story. The child experiences happy endings,' he says
    'We reflect on many experiences through storytelling. They (the children) live with the hero and the character's hard times in the story. The child experiences happy endings,' he says
  • 'Also, you know that the (Gaza) strip is experiencing difficult conditions. So, the story is a balm for their souls', adds Mr Al Amodi
    'Also, you know that the (Gaza) strip is experiencing difficult conditions. So, the story is a balm for their souls', adds Mr Al Amodi
  • He tells stories from around the world to raise awareness and hopes that one day, he will be able to tell the story of Palestinians’ struggle
    He tells stories from around the world to raise awareness and hopes that one day, he will be able to tell the story of Palestinians’ struggle
  • Children are regaled with Mr Al Amodi's stories
    Children are regaled with Mr Al Amodi's stories
  • Al Amodi during a storytelling session
    Al Amodi during a storytelling session

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Palestinian actor entertains children in Gaza with Ali Baba story - in pictures

Mohammed Al Amodi dresses up as a character from the folk tale to the delight of children

The National

February 20, 2023

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Updated: February 20, 2023, 10:18 AM
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