ADIRA presents Hassandra
Hassandra is a Berlin-based Lebanese multidisciplinary artist and DJ. They hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Stage Acting from the Lebanese University in Beirut, where they were born and raised. In 2019, Hassandra won the title of Mx. Kotti, and has since been active in the Berlin free-art scene. Hassandra’s theatrical work mixes drag, movement performance and multimedia art. Their practice deals with topics, such as: home-searching, nostalgia and establishing a queer Arab* archive. Hassandra is the co-founder of ADIRA Party, Critical Queer Solidarity e.V. and ADIRA Drag Festival.
“ADIRA” is a slang term in Arabic used in Levantine queer cultures, signifying someone with a strong presence who is capable.
Founded in 2023 by Hassandra and xanax_attax, ADIRA is a queer Arabic-pop party series that challenges orientalist stereotypes and celebrates the diversity of queer Arab* identities. Our mission is to revive the nostalgia of 80s, 90s, and early 00s Arabic-pop music. ADIRA is committed to organizing community events that foster safe(r) spaces and support emerging and established Arab* talents in Berlin and beyond.
In June 2024, ADIRA collective launched the first-ever Arab* Drag Festival, a historic event featuring over 30 Arab* artists from Berlin and other cities. In the same year, ADIRA had its first festival showcase at WHOLE Festival.
Note: Arab* denotes a diversity of identities and ethnicities within Southwest Asia and North Africa.
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