Refuge: a haven of words
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globe aroma 1pm - 5pm
la centrale 2pm - 5pm
Between those moments when you meet your favourite writer and discover new voices, the festival invites you to take up your pen (or coloured pencils!) and to put down on paper what you have to say. Would you rather take the time to read or meditate on what the authors have just shared with you? These spaces are also dedicated to you, so please feel welcome!
Globe Aroma : read
Globe Aroma, a space dedicated to newcomer artists, will open up the doors of its library. It gathers many stories & books that matter to Globe Aroma's artists and spread their knowledge. You will also find migration stories published by Globe Aroma's artists.
A little extra? Two ‘Samen Lezen’ (Reading together) sessions will be held at 13:30 and 15:00. They will focus on the festival's authors and will be in Dutch.
CENTRALE : writing and drawing
Inspired by what you’ve seen and heard at the festival? Then it’s time for you to create something of your own! A table with paper and with drawing and writing materials is waiting for you behind CENTRALE’s main window. Say what you want to say in words or pictures, and display it on the shelves or share it at the open mic on the other side of the square.
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