Food for silence | mourning for the world

This activity invites attention to loss that often remains under-exposed: mourning the degradation of nature and climate, the loss of certainty, and a growing feeling of unrest in the world. We start at the Onument in Egenhoven, Leuven, with a first sharing moment. In a simple listening circle, you can express how this theme touches you. From that shared experience, we set off on a silent walk of about 2 – 3 km through forest and open landscape. Along the way, you collect natural elements that symbolize your experience of loss. There is room for exchange in small groups, where attentive listening to the other is central. After the walk, we come together again in the Onument, for a second circle. We place the found natural elements in the middle and together create a nature artwork that remains at the site of the Onument. Afterward, you write a personal memory, thought, or insight on a sheet of handmade paper bordered with embroidery thread. You fold it into a small, tangible symbol that you carry with you: a comfort handkerchief. What can you expect? A supported start in a circle, with room for what climate grief and loss evoke in you A guided silent walk through forest and open landscape Time for attention, observation, and exchange in small groups Collecting natural elements as visual language for what is difficult to say A joint nature artwork at the Onument Een symbolic comfort handkerchief to carry a personal thought or memory in A quiet conclusion in connection, with a warm cup of comfort tea In short A quieting afternoon around climate grief, loss, and connection. We share, listen, and create a temporary trace in nature together. Guide: Christine Fettweis Praktisch 📍 Locatie Onument, Egenhoven | Leuven 📅 Date Saturday, October 31 1:00 pm – welcome and first listening circle 1:30 pm – guided silent walk with exchange along the way 4:00 pm – second circle, nature artwork, and comfort handkerchief 5:00 pm – conclusion, with a warm cup of comfort tea 🎒 Bring along walking shoes appropriate clothing according to the weather small backpack drinking cup ♿ Toegankelijkheid De walk requires no prior knowledge or experience. Due to the terrain, this activity may not be wheelchair accessible. Contact the organizer. 🚏 Bereikbaarheid Het Onument is easily accessible by public transport, from Leuven station with line bus 70. Participation is free The activity is an organization of Moviganta and Waerbeke vzw, and is part of Day of Silence and Folded Memory, a Leuven collaboration project that creates space for mourning, remembrance, and connection in public space through art, textiles, and participation. Quality and depth are central – max. 30 participants