On August 30, Mellem Education and Embodied Living will host Salaam Shalom: Embodying Peace, a three-hour public gathering at Købmagergade 43 that reimagines peace work through the lens of the body.
The event poses a central question: What is the role of the body in peace work? Facilitators from fields including intercultural dialogue, dance, and body therapy will guide participants through dialogue and interactive practices that explore how personal awareness, boundaries, and presence can ripple outward into communities.
The afternoon will blend reflection and movement, with activities such as “Are we at war or in peace?” and “Meeting the Other”, alongside opportunities for discussion and stillness. No prior experience is required.
The Salaam Shalom initiative, historically a platform for Muslim-Jewish dialogue in Copenhagen and abroad, now welcomes all who have been touched by conflict and division, regardless of background. Organisers emphasise that peace work need not be about taking sides or raising voices, but can also begin with embodied awareness.
The event runs from 14:00 to 17:00 and is free of charge, with support from New Outlook and Ubuntuhuset.
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