Not just for residents: thousands discovered the new leisure complexes in Binyamin

A large-scale series of performances took place for the first time this summer throughout the Binyamin Regional Council, alongside festivals and cultural events. The council reports that alongside local residents, visitors from Jerusalem and the center of the country also came to the performances and leisure complexes.

As part of the series, Ishay Ribo performed at the new amphitheater in Talmonim, marking the inauguration of the first amphitheater in western Binyamin. Mark Eliyahu performed at the historic tourist site of Shiloh HaKduma, the band Tipex performed at the Psagot Winery, and Jimbo J performed at the new bar that opened this year in Sha'ar Binyamin. Alongside the performances, the Wine Festival in Shiloh HaKduma, the Beer Festival in Sha'ar Binyamin, and other cultural events were held. The events combined performances with visits to wineries, bars, and tourist sites throughout the council.

In the Binyamin Regional Council, they view the event season as a milestone in the development of cultural and leisure life in the region. According to them, alongside the growth in settlement, employment, and infrastructure, a leisure culture is being established that allows residents to enjoy performances and events without leaving the area, while simultaneously attracting new audiences. The summer event season is expected to conclude with a performance by Idan Amedi and Ben Tzur at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem, which was produced for the residents of Binyamin.

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Israel Gantz, said:

"This summer has proven that Binyamin is no longer just a place from which people leave to consume culture, but a place to which they come to enjoy it. This is a message for our residents and for anyone who wants to get to know Binyamin as it truly is, a living, developing, and vibrant region."