Food, Games, Encounters
Sat, 30 November – Sun, 1 December 2024
| free admission |
| Ground Floor |
| Belongs to: Histories of Tanzania |
Pilau, chapati and chai – the food cultures of the East African coast are an exemplary expression of transcontinental interaction and shared histories. Spices, ingredients and dishes have traveled and continue to travel across the Ziwa Kuu, Afrasian Sea or Indian Ocean for generations. The cultural association UWATAB – (Umoja wa Watanzania Berlin-Brandenburg) offers a rare opportunity to experience the multi-layered cuisine of Tanzania and to enter into dialogue with one another.
Okey in Turkey, Domino in Cuba, and Mahjong in China, playing is a fundamental human need and an integral part of every social configuration. Bao (Kiswahili for “board”) is the most widespread board game in Tanzania, played at tea stalls, in pubs, on street corners, at home, or on the go, captivating and emotionalizing players.
In the Foyer, tables invite you to try it out for yourself, with fundi (Kiswahili for “teachers”) breaking down the complexity, passing on their intergenerational game knowledge, and – at least – providing a small insight into this gaming culture.
Participants
The association Umoja wa Watanzania Berlin Brandenburg e.V. (UWATAB) unites the Tanzanian diaspora in Berlin and Brandenburg and supports its members in preserving their cultural identity while actively participating in social life in Germany. Through cultural events and festivals such as the Tanzanian unity and independence celebrations, it strengthens the feeling of togetherness and offers a platform for networking.
The association promotes exchange between people from Tanzania and people in Germany who are interested in Tanzania, thus contributing to a lively dialogue with German society. In addition, UWATAB helps new arrivals from Tanzania to find their feet in Germany. In 2024, the association is part of the programme weekend at the Humboldt Forum, where they arrange Bao workshops, offer Tanzanian food and are part of the discussion programme.