The discussion takes place the day before the the dance performance Displacement at Norrlandsoperan on the 13th of March. Read more
Mithkal Alzghair is the choreographer of the piece as well as one of the dancers..
In Displacement, he defines his Syrian origin and a body’s identity in relation to the political, social and religious conditions in Syria.
He wants to ask the questions of how how a body responds when it is forced, or prevented from moving?How is the traditional dance affected in relation to the history of the Middle East?
Panel:
Mithkal Alzghair – Choreographer of the work
Rebecca Chapple – Runs the organization Calaid
Ellionor Hagman – Migration Attorney at Amnesty
The conversation will be based around how migration affects culture, and the culture of migration.
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