APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Khan Younis - 01 September 2022. Palestinian women prepare traditional henna tattoos (a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis) during a traditional ceremony, in Khan Younis in the southern of Gaza strip.
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: APAwire CLIENTS ONLY SHOTLIST: APAwire - APAwire CLIENTS ONLY, Khan Younis - 01 September 2022. Palestinian women prepare traditional henna tattoos (a dye prepared from the plant Lawsonia inermis) during a traditional ceremony, in Khan Younis in the southern of Gaza strip. 0.1 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Mona Abu Rida. STORYLINE: Thousands of Palestinian girls like to have henna tattoos painted on their bodies ahead of special occasions, and many of them choose to have symbolic henna tattoos that represent their love and belonging to Palestine. The henna tree (Lawsonia inermis) is well-known in Palestine. It produces something locally called “henna dates,” which have a special smell. Henna material used for painting is a powder made out of henna tree leaves. It is sold in local perfume stores and can be prepared at home by crushing henna leaves and mixing them with water, then adding dyes to give them colour. According to historian Nasser al Yafawi, henna painting is part of Palestinian heritage. It was first used by the Phoenicians in the Levant in 1500 BC, especially in Lebanon and Palestine. There is a tradition before any wedding. Brides have henna parties where the bride and groom’s families gather and paint henna. Not all of them use Palestinian designs for weddings but various shapes and patterns. Last December, Israel hosted the Miss Universe pageant sparking criticism, especially when contestants appeared wearing Palestinian embroidered dresses. Miss Universe participants didn’t only wear Palestinian dresses but also had henna tattoos painted as if it were an Israeli tradition. Footage by /APA
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