toj: ZOO DER DIASPORA

Description

The permanent exhibition "Zoo of the Diaspora" is a participatory project that was created as part of the open youth work of toj – Association for Open Youth Work of the City of Bern. Youth and young adults from Bern West demonstrate the complex interconnections of migration history, work, identity, responsibility, family, and belonging through this project. In a writing workshop and in studios for music, film, photography, and design, the youth reflect on their own experiences in the diaspora. The goal is to make different life worlds visible, give young people a voice, and empower them to oppose discriminatory, dividing, and racist processes. Duration: Tue, November 3 to Sat, November 14 | Exhibition during the opening hours of the House of Religions, including Sun and Mon. November 14 – Night of Religions – the exhibition is open from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Film screenings: Sat, November 7 | 6:00 PM – "Fremdzeit" Thu, November 12 | 7:00 PM – "Hinterm Schrank liegt Bauschtu" – followed by a discussion with the protagonists. Location: House of Religions – Dialogue of Cultures Cost: Free admission The overall responsibility for the project lies with toj or the City of Bern. Learn more