Interkulturelle Autorenlesung

In the organizer's words:

Origin, homeland and identity in art and literature

Intercultural author reading at the Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum with Renas Sido

In his book "Where are my olive trees?", the young Syrian-Kurdish author Renas Sido tells the story of his flight from Syria and his arrival in Germany in 2015. A book about memory and longing, (cultural) identity and the question of 'home'.

"Olive trees are a cult in Syria" (-Renas Sido)

Olive trees therefore play a major role in the author's life. He comes from the Syrian region of Afrin, which was one of the world's largest olive producers before the civil war. Since Sido fled the war in Syria in 2011, the olive trees have always been in his thoughts and remind him of his 'homeland'. . But the bicycle, the rucksack and many other motifs also serve as a bridge between his home town, the many stations of his escape route and his new 'home' in Germany. They are an important part of cultural identity, not only creating a link to the past, but also shaping the future path.

Awarded the 2022 Integration Prize by the city of Neuss, Renas Sido uses his story to sensitize people to the problems of refugees. He draws attention to the fates of those who have had to leave their homeland. At the same time, Sido's story shows other emigrants a possible way to approach life after their arrival.

The art of different cultures is also like a window into humanity itself. Art connects us across cultural borders and is a medium of remembrance culture. Mutual tolerance and acceptance can be achieved by highlighting different cultural achievements of the culture of origin and mutual interest in cultural customs, objects and historical backgrounds. The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum acts as a meeting place for everyone in the sense of opening up the museum and cultural participation and would like to invite you to an evening of exchange and encounters with this reading following a short tour of Islamic art.

PROGRAMME

17.00 hrs: Admission

17.30: Short guided tour through the world of Islamic art with Sena-Marie Cirit and Michael Rief, SLM, 1st floor
Meeting point: cash desk area

18.00: Reading with Renas Sido and Ines Kolender "Where are my olive trees?", introduction and moderation: Sena-Marie Cirit
Location: Lecture hall

19.30 hrs: Discussion and Q&A session

20.00: Closing: Syrian delicacies, tea and book signing
Location: Foyer & Cafe 'Wunderkammer'

The book can be purchased and signed by the author after the reading.
All proceeds will be donated by the author to needy people in Syria and refugees in the region.

Participation in the reading is FREE.

Registrations until 26.06.2024 at: eventslm@mail.aachen.de

Price information:

FREE OF CHARGE