Agenda

During her visit in Luxembourg with Handicap International, our library has the honor to welcome Nujeen Mustafa. During a Lunch Talk she is going to talk about her journey, written down in the book ” The Girl from Aleppo: Nujeen’s Escape from War to Freedom ” .

When: Friday 11th of October 2024, from 12:30 – 14:00

Where: CITIM, 136-138 Rue Adolphe Fischer, L-1521 Luxembourg

Registration: citim@astm.lu / +352 400 427 31

Lunch in form of a Sandwich is offered by our Library.

Nujeen Mustafa is a disability and refugees rights advocate born in Syria. Due to bombing and shelling of her hometown Aleppo, she first flew to Turkey and a year later, at the age of 16, together with her sister to Germany in her wheelchair. During their flight they crossed the Mediterranean to Greece by boot and crossed many country borders by bus, train and foot, with her sister pushing her wheelchair. She started attending school in Germany, as the infrastructure in Syria and Turkey were not aligned for people with disabilities. Today she still resides in Germany, near Cologne, and is about to finish high school with her A-levels. She speaks Kurdish, Arabic, German as well as English, which she taught herself in Syria watching American soap operas.

See one of her TEDx Talks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3r4gnSouqQ

Passion, intricate rhythms, and awe-inspiring performances are what you might associate today with the word flamenco.

However, to truly understand the essence of this way of living, one must delve into the rich depths of its history, marked by the struggles and influences of minority communities.

Our goal is to meticulously study the multifaceted history of flamenco, from its early stages to the sold-out shows of today, with a focus on the hardships and influences of minority groups.

Expect extensive references, comparative analysis of literature, and an introduction to fundamental flamenco music concepts with practical demonstrations. By the end of this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of flamenco’s origins, its significance to those who have shaped it, and its continuing impact on culture and history.

We invite you to participate in this 3-part series of conference, by registering for each part individually by mail to: rocio.meza@astm.lu

Please notice that these events are for free!

Part 1
02.10

Conference “The History of Flamenco: Tracing Minority Hardships and Influences” by Giorgos Christodoulakis

Part 2
09.10

Introductory flamenco dancing course by Rosa Maria Fernandez

Part 3
16.10

Conference “The History of Flamenco: Tracing Minority Hardships and Influences” by Giorgos Christodoulakis (With short flamenco dance demonstrations by Rosa Maria Fernandez)