30.12.2011 04.Tewet. 5772
Musikszene:
The Palestinian National Orchestra's concert at the Church of the Nativity last week showed that classical music is flourishing in the West Bank.
"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism" says the sign that currently greets visitors to Bethlehem. It is a bit ironic, given its location next to checkpoints manned by armed soldiers wearing bulletproof vests.
How does one deal with such a siege? With a sense of humor: A cartoon now circulating on the Internet features a confused Santa Claus standing before the huge wall that bars the way to Bethlehem and mumbling "This thing isn't on my maps." Another cartoon shows the family of Baby Jesus, riding a donkey, being stopped by soldiers who want to search their possessions….