It’s all about (Tibati) honey! Eine bittersüße Spur zwischen Bremen und Kamerun

In the organizer's words:

On the occasion of International Honey Day, the Übersee-Museum Bremen cordially invites you to a family day: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of bees, honey and the special connection between Bremen and Tibati in northern Cameroon. Honey plays an important role in Tibati, as it is not only a delicious treat but also an important source of income. On Family Day, you can expect short talks and guided tours, a DIY program for young and old and delicious honey varieties from Tibati - to try!

Program

Continuous offers:

13.00 - 16.45

• BEES e.V. information table and tastings: Three different types of honey from Tibati to try. (while stocks last)
• DIY: Bees for the Christmas tree & bee bottons - make your own
• Test your knowledge: Bee puzzle
• Come along and read aloud: Discover stories and proverbs (children's books, in German, English and French

Program points:

1.10 p.m.
Welcome - Welcome

1.30 - 2 p.m.
Short presentation "Beekeeping Project in Cameroon and Foundation of the BEES Association"
with Dr. Mazi Sanda, University of Ngaoundéré (in English)

2 - 2.30 p.m.
Short lecture on honey bee research
with Dr. Dorothea Brückner, University of Bremen

2 - 2.30 p.m.
Short guided tour "How looted objects from Tibati came to Bremen in 1899"
with Silke Seybold, Übersee-Museum Bremen

2.30 - 3 p.m.
Short lecture "Encounter with the Lamido of Tibati in Bremen in fall 2022 and what honey has to do with it."
with Birgitt Rambalski, contemporary witness & former head of protocol of the Senate

3 - 3.30 p.m.
Short guided tour: "How looted objects from Tibati came to Bremen in 1899."
with Silke Seybold

From 3 pm
Film screening on beekeeping in Cameroon "Gbaya - Beekeeping and Honey Hunting."
(M. Gruber, D Brückner, 2015, 44 m)

4 p.m.
Outlook: Goals and wishes for the future
with Dr. Mazi Sanda and BEES e.V.