TED: Walk with Little Amal, a theatrical journey celebrating the refugee experience | Amir Nizar Zuabi

Amir Nizar Zuabi shares his journey from East Jerusalem to becoming a theater practitioner. He discusses The Walk, a theater project highlighting the refugee experience, led by a puppet named Amal. The project spans 8,000 km across Europe, involving diverse partnerships and aiming to change perceptions of refugees. The Walk is a celebration of shared humanity and cultural richness, with live updates and community engagement along the route.

What inspired Amir Nizar Zuabi to become a theater practitioner?

• A famous actor's influence

• A family tradition in theater

• An accidental encounter with a theater show

• A school project on theater

What is the primary symbol of 'The Walk'?

• A famous painting

• A 9-year-old Syrian girl puppet named Amal

• A large theatrical stage

• A traditional dance performance

How many events of welcome are planned during 'The Walk'?

• 200

• 50

• 80

• 120

What does the name 'Amal' mean in Arabic?

• Joy

• Peace

• Strength

• Hope

What question was posed to communities along the route of 'The Walk'?

• How can you donate to the project?

• What is your favorite theater play?

• How can you support the arts?

• What would you learn from Amal?

What is the main goal of 'The Walk'?

• To promote tourism in Europe

• To celebrate shared humanity and hope

• To showcase traditional theater

• To raise funds for theater companies

What is the intended impact of 'The Walk' on perceptions of refugees?

• To recognize their potential and cultural richness

• To ignore their experiences

• To see them as a problem to solve

• To view them as a cultural issue