Los Angeles Souks

FYVP began organizing Souks in Los Angeles at the start of 2023, shortly after our founding as a brand. Inspired by the culture of souks as gathering places throughout the Arab world, these LA marketplaces provide space for community to come together, experience SWANA food and music, and shop small, local brands.

Envisioned by FYVP’s Palestinian + Native American designer Vanessa Dahbour, our Souks echo Indigenous resilience with programming that centers Palestinian speakers and artists. All sales support Palestine by raising funds for organizations such as HEAL Palestine, Anera and the PCRF.

Below is a list of past Souks. Visit EVENTS for more on each!

Little Souk - January 29, 2023
Presented by FYVP x Between East
Performances by Clarissa Bitar and Bayou
$2.6K raised for Anera

Little Souk - June 3, 2023
Presented by FYVP x Between East
Performance by Bayou
$6.9K raised for Anera

Souk Marché - December 3, 2023
Presented by FYVP
Performances by Talal, Amira Jazeera and Zach Matari
Speech by Jenan Matari
Moment of Silence led by Rami Kablawi
$35K raised for the PCRF + Anera

Souk Layli - April 6 & 7, 2024
Presented by FYVP; hosted by Alana Hadid
Live oud by Wadood
Speeches by Watermelon Pictures and HEAL Palestine
Moment of Silence led by Alana Hadid
$16.8K raised for HEAL Palestine

Viva Falastina - September 15, 2024
Presented by FYVP x Travel With Purpose
Performances by Yendry, Ambar Lucid and Talal
Poetry readings by Jessie Reyez and Yesika Salgado
Speeches by Watermelon Pictures, HEAL Palestine, Constanza Eliana Chinea
Moment of Silence led by Rolla Selbak
$48K raised for HEAL Palestine, the Gaza Clean Water Emergency Initiative, and Healing Arts Camp for displaced Palestinian children in Cairo

Follow @foryourviewingpleasure for announcements on future FYVP Souks + events!