Welcome Stranger - Shorts

On this episode of The Children’s Hour Shorts, Grammy-winning oud player Rahim AlHaj shares his story as a refugee. We hear from Malala Yousafzai, and we learn how to make new friends as we welcome strangers. 

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Part 1: Welcoming New People to Your Community

Part 2: Rahim AlHaj Tells the Story of his Oud

Part 3: The Importance of Sharing Cultures

Part 4: How the Oud Works

Part 5: Rahim AlHaj Plays “Horses” on the Oud

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