Abroad is here - the longest graffiti wall in the country
Do you know the famous photos of the graffiti art gallery in Berlin? If I tell you that we have such a wall (on a small scale), here in Israel, very close to us, will you believe me?
The largest Druze village in Israel
Dalit El Carmel is the largest Druze village in Israel, and has approximately 18,000 residents. The village is beautiful, and its location is even more so, as it is located in the heart of the Carmel Park, surrounded by greenery on all sides, and located in front of the blue sea.
The Carmel Vine
The name "Dalit El Carmel" means "the Carmel Vine", and apparently comes from the vineyards that surround it.
The village is known as a tourist village, attracting visitors from all over the country, from near and far. It is mostly famous for its food (every day I am ready to eat vine leaves, labneh, knapa and more), the warm welcome of the residents, and of course the central market.
miss out of habit
As Haifaites, we get to visit Usafia and Badlit El Carmel a lot. There are places that you pass many times, and precisely out of habit, you miss special points of view in them. Such is exactly the graffiti wall in Dalit El Carmel.
It is a huge wall, with an area of about 550 square meters, and is the longest graffiti wall in the country. The wall is relatively new, as it was painted in 2019. The artwork was completed in a week's hard work by the graffiti artist Dodi Shuval from Ashdod.
I love Dalyat El-Carmel
The wall is on the fence of the local stadium, right on the main road, and it contains a lot of charming works of art, including a halo and wings that everyone likes to take pictures of in the center, I love Dalyat El-Carmel graffiti, appropriate for any European capital, and other charming works.
In addition, there is a painting on the wall of Sultan Basha Alatrash in traditional Arab clothing, and other paintings of other Druze sheikhs.
Next to them are paintings of well-known characters from the world of cartoons such as Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.
In total, the wall contains 25 different sketches. Definitely worth a stop when you're in the area.
Knapa in a tent between Dalia and the Horn of Carmel forest
We combined it with a trip to the Carmel forests, and of course with knapa and vine leaves in one of the many hospitality tents scattered right in the forest on the road between Dalit el Carmel and the Horn of Carmel forest.
parking: There is an arranged parking lot, of the stadium
appropriate: Couple, family, solo traveler, group. It is about one wall, with almost no walking from the parking lot
cost: Free
Making an appointment: No need to reserve a place in advance
Arrival: Boys – Dalit graffiti wall in Carmel
Charming routes for winter and all year round.
At a time when our world is turning upside down from both Corona and some micron, it is important to remind those who have forgotten that this is a direct continuation of a world that is disappearing in which a graffiti wall that was once referred to by the authorities and lawmen as vandalism, has suddenly become a landmark in the lives of travelers who have already lost their minds before even coming to the place. The Big Brother, the beautiful and the nerdy, the race to the million and all kinds of archetypes have introduced a worm into us that has already eliminated 90 percent of what used to be "culture".
And me, oh crap
So close and interesting and we didn't know about the place. Well done Avnit, we will go visit in the near future
There is no respect for the Druze people. It is always fun to get there. You are welcomed with respect. You feel among friends. Excellent food. Always smile on your face. Whoever respects me, I respect him. My family members. When we travel in the north, we only eat at our Druze brothers.
Dalit Al Carmel is on the map like London and New York.
About this it was said: Alak..
To me it just doesn't fit. Graffiti connects major cities in the world.
Dalit El Carmel, not a place where graffiti grew organically, not a place where graffiti was ever a form of expression.
Not related to the Druze or Israeli culture, and I see the attempt at poor imitation of "cities in the world"
Like the I Love signs reproduced in English (not the local language) that every city puts up today for taking pictures,
This is also a very stupid phenomenon.
Instead of developing something original and unique - not only is the graffiti itself an imitation, but what is painted on it does not belong in any way
To Dalit El Carmel. It's as if you tore a wall from the Bronx or Queens and stuck it in the middle of a village in Israel without any connection
and reason In my opinion, this is an inappropriate action, even offensive towards the place, the people, the identity, the environment.
I respect everyone who thinks it's wow and amazing, to me it's boring and shows copy rather than innovation or originality.
The world has become one small village. This is a beautiful mural art. I don't see anything wrong with it. On the contrary, the mural also has an oriental culture of well-known singers in the Arab world and cultural heroes Dorzim. The graffiti only adds to the environment.
hahahahaha what do you understand tell me, Dalit El Carmel has long since ceased to be a village like it used to be, there are many artisans who live in this village, and what is special about this wall is that it is both modern and historical, and it symbolizes a very original new concept, embracing both the residents and the tourists, And another thing, art is not copied, art is a culture and a way of life, and this wall is very flattering to Dalit El Carmel and to the democratic state of Israel.
I think you took a picture of it even before they finished the other side, it's really a huge wall and added it to the wall next to it painted by Billy Aylesh and Umm Kalthom and Farid El Atrash and more.... The name Dodi Shuvel must be mentioned in the article! He is the top graffiti artist! He continued to surprise the residents of Dalit El Carmel time after time.
Even a lot of people met him, stopped, and took some selfies with him. A true cannon craftsman.
Thanks to the head of the council, Rafik Halavi, who brought some life and art to the charming village?
@dudi1love is his name on Instagram, come and see what else he has drawn.
Yes Avnit, this is really amazing, the graffiti wall in our village Dalyit El Carmel on Mount Carmel. This is a village that was occupied by the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. A lot of blood fell among us during the occupation by the IDF. A unique village because in the past this was the city of Carmel. El Carmel and Usafia. Dalit El Carmel is inhabited by Druze. But Usafia is a mixed village of Druze, pseudo-Christians and Muslims and several Jewish families live in Usafia. Shalom and blessed Shabbat.
Shabbat Shalom my dear