Yom HaAtzmaut in Israel is so much fun. I took the bus to Be'er Sheva and then had to talk halfway across the city to Yoni's because the center was closed off for the big party. Yoni and I got ready, grabbed some beers and then headed to where the party was. But when we got there, security wouldn't let us in with the beer. So we called Andrea, Yishai and Loren and had them come meet us at the gate and drink them.
The party was packed with people from all over Be'er Sheva. I saw a bunch of Arab families there also. Whether they came because they want to celebrate or just because it's a party doesn't really matter to me; seems like it's a step in the right direction.
Shiri Maimon (below) sang and so did an Israeli rapper (though no one I asked had any idea who he was).
Ian was there without his bandana, looking like Frodo Baggins.
Anwar came too.
The fireworks were actually really good. It was a little weird though when they shot some over the crowd and they crashed into the building on the other side. Since that building is an IDF memorial, I'm assuming they were aiming over it and not at it. But still...
Rare footage of Andrea drinking.
They turned our favorite chill bar into a dance club covered in Israeli flags. Exhibit A: Shalev shows his Zionist Pride.
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