At one of the most powerful moments of this year’s Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, Syrian artist Asala Nasri set the stage ablaze with her warm voice as she passionately sang, “Palestine is Arab.” This sparked a wave of heartfelt reactions, spreading from the audience seats to social media platforms.

Despite the diverse lineup of the concert, the moment Asala sang for Palestine became the turning point. Silence fell for several seconds before the stage erupted with applause and cheers, reflecting the crowd’s deep pride in the cause and the sincerity of Asala’s performance, which many described as “coming straight from her heart to theirs.”

A Deep Feeling

Social media activists said she “sang Palestine like never before,” noting that her deep emotion was evident in her vocal tone, her gaze, and even the trembling of her throat.

A Song from the Heart… Touching the Conscience

The moment she sang “Palestine is Arab” was not just a fleeting artistic segment; it felt like an emotional call loaded with love and solidarity. The audience echoed the words in unison, in a scene some described as “an Arab unity moment on stage.”

Art and Cause

Asala Nasri is known for taking clear humanitarian stances, but her performance at Jerash added a new dimension to her relationship with the audience, as the song seemed directed not only to Palestine but to anyone who believes art cannot be separated from identity and belonging.

Reactions

Clips of Asala’s performance quickly spread across social media, accompanied by comments affirming that this moment “will remain etched in the memory of Jerash.”