February 1, 2026
South in the Heart Festival - Returning to life in the Gaza border area
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In the Israeli communities surrounding Gaza (Gaza border area), there are many anemones.
Every year, there is a festival in the area called 'Darom Adom' (Red South).
Families from all over Israel come during the winter to see the red flowers.
It's possible to visit the kibbutzim in the area, take photos, and enjoy nature.
During the festival, two major events take place.
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On Friday, February 13th, the Anemone March takes place. The march is held between 8 AM and 2 PM near Kibbutz Dorot. A week later, on February 20th, the Anemone Run takes place. There are runs for distances of 2, 5, and 10 kilometers.
The Gaza border area and the anemones remind people of what happened on October 7th. Therefore, this year the festival changed its name to 'South in the Heart.' Tens of thousands of people came to visit over the weekend. The festival is open to visitors until the end of February.