Connected to Barcelona through the literature of Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Masoud presented a narrative that balances the horrors of war with the magic of creativity. He challenged the audience to imagine Gaza beyond the rubble, describing it as a historical crossroads of cultures and a source of endless inspiration.
“"Humanity is powerful; laughter is a survival strategy. Dreaming is an act of resistance."
The author paid tribute to influential figures such as Mahmoud Darwish and Ghassan Kanafani, noting that resistance literature—or 'resilience literature'—is crucial for documenting collective memory. He highlighted how poetry and prose transform grief into a testament of survival for the Palestinian people.
Concluding his talk, Masoud called for the names of fallen artists to be remembered. He stressed the moral obligation to speak about Palestine without restrictions, asserting that education and art remain beacons of hope even within the most challenging environments.
