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Refugee Voices Tours

n 2015, a group of friends came up with the idea of Refugee Voices, walking tours led by Syrians during which they would share their experiences and offer context for why and how refugees were coming to the city. At the end of the two-hour “Why We’re Here” tour, held every Saturday, travelers are invited to join their guide at a Syrian restaurant, where they can

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