Located in a large park, the Villa Bernasconi was built in 1828 and was donated by the family in the 1990s to the city of Lancy. Today it serves as a cultural/ art space, where four to five exhibits of contemporary and graphic art are hosted anually. The venue extends its cultural offerings by hosting diverse events such as performances, talks, lectures, concerts, and engaging workshops for children.
The project “Chambres d’échos” transforms Geneva into a poetic labyrinth that showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Four performers from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza—Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran—express their voices across personal and universal themes. Alongside poetic readings, the audience can enjoy a musical interlude with târ player Neda Joukar, who blends Persian traditions with ethnomusicology, adding an enriching musical layer to the event.
In French and in Arabic. Ages 15 and up.
Villa Bernasconi is transformed into a poetic labyrinth with the project “Chambres d’échos.” First presented at the Avignon Festival 2022, this collective showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Performers Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran, hailing from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza, give voice to personal and poignant themes. The event is enriched by musician Neda Joukar, a târ specialist, who provides musical interludes.
In French and Arabic.
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