Amal has stopped in Philadelphia! Yesterday, the 12-foot giant puppet of a Syrian refugee made a stop in our welcoming city of Brotherly Love.
The Journey of Amal
Amal’s journey across the U.S. is to learn firsthand about a country that has long been a refuge for those seeking safety and opportunity – but is simultaneously struggling with how to manage long-standing issues related to immigration.
Indeed, Amal is an international symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.
Amal’s engagement with hundreds of communities across the country will help spark meaningful conversations to help us better understand who we are and where we come from.
Over nine weeks this fall, Amal will join 1,500-plus artists at more than 100 artistic events across 35 towns and cities.
The nationwide journey began in Boston, MA on September 7 and will culminate on November 5 in San Diego, CA.
The journey will take her through the nation’s capital, the Midwest, the South, along the Southern border, north to Los Angeles, and end in San Diego.
While on her epic cross-country 6,000-mile journey Amal will meet with a wide range of displaced and disenfranchised people. Specifically, she will meet North American Indigenous people and communities of color.
Furthermore, Amal will meet with those whose contributions to the story of America have historically been overlooked.
Amal Takes Love Park
Alas, Amal is here in Philadelphia! Here is your chance to meet then beautiful, giant puppet Amal in person before she leaves Philadelphia. September 14, 2o23 Amal will be chasing love at Love Park at 4pm-6pm. Before heading to Love Park, meet Amal at the Thinker Sculpture at 4pm at the Rodin Museum.
After her stop in Philadelphia, Amal will be heading to Baltimore to continue her journey of learning, hope, and progression.
Amal Walks Across America is produced by The Walk Productions in association with Handspring Puppet Company.
Stay up to date on where Amal is traveling next , at WalkWithAmal.org.