Events
We like to bring people together in creative and exciting ways, across London and the world.
Whether it’s learning about the history and heritage of boardgames conducted in a gameshow style or hearing all about coffee culture hosted in a Yemeni cafe, our guiding principles are curiosity and community.
“It’s always such a shock to the system to come from the sterile corporate environment into a place / group of such warmth and humanity.”
— Hekayyatna regular
Upcoming Events
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ALL EYES ON HER!
Horniman Museum’s September Late, curated by Hekayyatna
4th September
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THIS IS FOR US.
A week-long arts and culture festival, in collaboration with the Udo Collection
6-13 September
Finch Cafe, London -
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What Can Recipes Tell Us About Our Heritage?
In Collaboration with World Halal Food Festival
7th September
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Hekayyatna x Koshari Street: Private Supper Club
A private supper club in collaboration with Koshari Street
Multiple Dates
Koshari Street, Cannon Street
Past Events
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How Do We Foster Belonging in our Communities?
Hosted at P21 Gallery, London
September 2023 -
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How Do Archives Shape Our Identities?
Hosted at P21 Gallery, London
October 2023 -
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What Do Recipes Tell Us About Our Heritage?
Hosted at T by Tamara, London
Fundraising for Action for Change International
November 2023 -
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How Can Food Be A Form of Resistance?
Hosted at Point Ephemere, Paris
In Collaboration with Kalam Aflam
November 2023 -
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Can We Find Justice?
Hosted at Second Home, London
January 2024 -
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How Do You Take Your Coffee?
Hosted at Qima Cafe, London
February 2024 -
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What Time Is It?
Hosted at St Ethelburga’s, London
Ramadan iftar in collaboration with Yalla Cook
March 2024 -
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What Game Shall We Play?
Hosted at Bread and Butter Lounge, London
May 2024 -
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12 Degrees of Friendship
Hosted at All is Joy, London
In Collaboration with Kalam Aflam
June 2024 -
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How Did We Get Here?
Hosted at Shoreditch Town Hall, London
September 2024 -
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How Do We Rebuild Lost Heritage?
Hosted in collaboration with Gensler, London
Octover 2024 -
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How Can Stories Heal?
Hosted at SCRUM Theatre, London
Fundraising for Seenaryo
November 2024 -
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What Gets Left Behind?
Hosted at Upstairs at the Ritzy, London
In Collaboration with the London Migration Film Festival
November 2024 -
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2024 Wrap Up
Hosted at Koshari Street, London
December 2024 -
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Hekayyatna Salon: The Community Agenda
Hosted at Bread and Butter Lounge and Palestine House, London
January 2025 -
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How Do We Reimagine Our Relationship to Land and Soil?
Hosted at St Margaret’s House, London
February 2025 -
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Figs and Olives: Cairo Edition
Hosted at Very Nile, Cairo
In Collaboration with Kalam Aflam and Shoka W Megdaf
February 2025 -
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Hekayyatna Iftars
Hosted at Koshari Street, London
In Collaboration with Faraj’s Kitchen and Boutheina Ben Salem
March 2025 -
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Field Trip to Hard Graft
Hosted at the Wellcome Collection
In Collaboration with Exhibits
April 2025 -
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The Copernic Affair
Hosted at Palestine House, London
April 2025 -
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Tender Together: Womxn's Mental Health & Collective Power
Hosted at Palestine House, London
In collaboration with Helen Fares and Suzan Shedid
May 2025 -
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How Do Streets Carry Our Stories?
Hosted at Shubbak Corner
In Collaboration with Shubbak Festival
June 20025 -
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Edgware Road: A Street of Recipes and Resistance
Hosted at Shubbak Corner, London
Commissioned by the Portman Estate
June 2025 -
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What Ghosts Do We Carry?
Hosted at the ICA, London
In Collaboration with SAFAR Film Festival
June 2025 -
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Can We Be Queer Without Translation?
Hosted at Bread and Butter Lounge, Lounge
In Collaboration with NAFS Space
June 2025 -
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Hekayyatna Summer Party 2025
Hosted at Koshari Street, London
July 2025
Event Partner Testimonials
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Zeina and Al's ability to gather people, ignite critical conversations and host fruitful events is INCOMPARABLE. The quality, professionalism and pride they take in their work makes collaborating with them a joy. From concept to the smallest detail, a true powerhouse.
Alia, Shubbak Festival
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Partnering with Hekkayatna to produce a workshop as part of our film festival was a great experience from start to finish. Zeina and Antonia responded to our film programme and pitched a workshop in relation to the theme of ghosts, grief and memory. The workshop was warmly and sensitively ran, whilst also being enhanced by interesting theoretical and cultural references. It was well managed and seemed to be appreciated by everyone who attended. We would definitely work with them again.
Becky, SAFAR Film Festival
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Throughout preparation and delivery, Hekayyatna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility. Their attention to detail and collaborative spirit made the entire process seamless and enjoyable, resulting in an event that was thoughtfully curated with meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange and community connection. We highly recommend Hekayyatna for anyone seeking expertly designed, inclusive cultural events that honours history as well as community and individual stories.
Yinka, Portman Estate