ESNCM teachers and students performed in the opening event of the second Bethlehem District Diaspora Convention which was held from 11 - 14 July 2019. Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Beit Sahour celebrated the homecoming of many of the Palestinian diaspora from the area through the convention, which aims to connect Bethlehemites from around the world with their homeland and to invigorate the shared cultural identity of Bethlehemites inside and outside Palestine. The ESNCM, with its two branches in the Bethlehem District, was happy to play a role in the conference in showcasing and celebrating the cultural life of Bethlehem. 

"Ghurbeh" (Diaspora) by ESNCM oud teacher Tamer al-Sahouri, performed at the convention with an ensemble including ESNCM teachers and students 

Conference website