Anne Diestelkamp
cultural programmer, artistic researcher/ editor and translator
On Sunday, November 23rd, at 3pm, Zakia el Abodi and I invite you on a stroll through Westerpark to dive into the depths of two members of the rose-family (Rosaceae): hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) and the rose (Rosa spp). At a time of constant heartbreak, we will turn to two plants that have long been known to have heart-healing properties. During our stroll, we will encounter both hawthorn trees and roses in their living form; we will share stories from Greek mythology and Celtic folklore that revolve around the plants; we will taste their flavors in different forms; we will learn about the medicinal use of hawthorn berries and rosehips; we will reflect on what we can learn from thorns; and how hawthorn can teach us to create space for the vulnerable. Joining the event is free. Please sign up here.
📍We meet on Harlemmerplein.
📅 Sunday, November 23
🕓️15:00–16:30
🗣️ The event will be in English.
💧The event will also take place in the case of rain. Please make sure to bring umbrellas or rain coats in that case.