Hanukka at the Dead Sea - Creating Artwork, Hiking and Candle Lighting
Hanukkah is also the holiday of all those creating artwork and hiking by the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, a candidate in the New7 Wonders of Naturethe competition, invites you to return to ancient times in the primeval desert landscape, and to light a candle for each of the eight days of Hanukkah - surrounded by beautiful canyons and, soaring cliffs – and havea unique desert experience.
Hanukkah is a special holiday; a holiday of singing, light and family. This year, you are invited to light all eight Hanukkah candles at the lowest spot in the world.
- Throughout the holiday - holidays at the Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve - a prize -awarding photography competition and guided tours - throughout the entire Hanukkah holiday, December 3-9, 2010.
- Third candle - "Wanderlust" – a nighttime walk, a desert hike through Wadi Salvadora, sleeping in a tent in the Qumran National Park - Friday and Saturday, December 3-4, 2010.
- Fourth candle - Drive away the dark! - a lantern - tour of the ruins of the ancient town of Qumran - Saturday, December 4, 2010.
- Fifth candle - a wonderfull hike in Wadi Mashash and the Murba’'at Caves - Sunday, December 5 2010.
- Sixth Candle - Kasser al Yahud (Saint John's Monastery), the Jordan River baptism site - Monday, December 6, 2010.
- Seventh candle - "Waterfalls and Ladders" in Wadi Og, Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
- Seventh and eighth candles - "Visit the Creating Artwork at the Dead Sea" crafts fair - in the Qumran National Park, and on the Neveh Midbar Beach - Wednesday and Thursday, December 8-9, 2010.
For more information regarding the various events taking place during the Hanukkah holiday, please visit the website of the Megillot Yam Hamelach Local Council - To the site>>
The Dead Sea is competing against 27 other natural sites around the world in the final stage of the New7 Wonders of Nature competition. You are welcome to vote for the Dead Sea during and after the holidays.
Winning the competition and becoming one of the New7 Wonders of Nature, will this unique region to receive the international recognition it deserves.
Happy Festival of Lights!
