ADIRA returns to their birthplace at ACUD Macht Neu to celebrate their TdC win with an evening of a panel discussion, performances, and music. The event begins with a panel discussion titled "Hope as Resistance: Navigating Marginalization and Extremism in Berlin’s Nightlife," exploring strategies for maintaining visibility and hope amidst rising extremism. This is followed by "Mishwar Mix-tape," a listening session curated by DumTak that blends music, visuals, and storytelling. The night continues with "House of Cardamom," a drag coffee-reading ceremony by BolBola and Hassandra, and concludes with a DJ set by the ADIRA Collective.

- Panel Discussion: "Hope as Resistance: Navigating Marginalization and Extremism in Berlin’s Nightlife", by Zuher Jazmati

- Mishwar Mix-tape: a Listening Session by DumTak

- House of Cardamom: a Drag Coffee-reading Ceremony, by BolBola & Hassandra

- Dance, Dance, Dance, Otherwise We are Lost: a DJ set by ADIRA Collective

"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 individual growth 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. The one-day festival welcomed more than 700 attendees from across Europe and receiving extensive media coverage, marking a significant milestone for the queer Arab* community.

*Note: Arab* denotes a diversity of identities and ethnicities within Southwest Asia and North Africa.