It’s all about (Tibati) honey! Eine bittersüße Spur zwischen Bremen und Kamerun

In the organizer's words:

Honey plays an important role in the north of Cameroon. For the local people, it is not only a delicious treat, but also an important source of income. At the same time, honey now also stands as a symbol for the first steps towards making amends for colonial injustice: at a political level, the return of around 150 objects from Tibati in northern Cameroon, which are part of the Übersee-Museum's collection, is being discussed. In addition, an exchange of knowledge is to be established between Tibati and Bremen and a bond of friendship forged. For example, beekeeping and honey production will be promoted as part of a joint project. The association BEES e.V. (Bremen Ecological and Economic Sustainability) is being founded to support this project. This event will focus on bees, honey, the association BEES e.V. (in foundation) and the partnership with Tibati.

with Silke Seybold | without registration

Program

Continuous offers:

13.00 - 16.45

• BEES e.V. information table and tastings: Three different types of honey from Tibati to try. (while stocks last)
• DIY: Bees for the Christmas tree & bee bottons - make your own
• Test your knowledge: Bee puzzle
• Come along and read aloud: Discover stories and proverbs (children's books, in German, English and French

Program points:

1.10 p.m.
Welcome - Welcome

1.30 - 2 p.m.
Short presentation "Beekeeping Project in Cameroon and Foundation of the BEES Association"
with Dr. Mazi Sanda, University of Ngaoundéré (in English)

2 - 2.30 p.m.
Short lecture on honey bee research
with Dr. Dorothea Brückner, University of Bremen

2 - 2.30 p.m.
Short guided tour "How looted objects from Tibati came to Bremen in 1899"
with Silke Seybold, Übersee-Museum Bremen

2.30 - 3 p.m.
Short lecture "Encounter with the Lamido of Tibati in Bremen in fall 2022 and what honey has to do with it."
with Birgitt Rambalski, contemporary witness & former head of protocol of the Senate

3 - 3.30 p.m.
Short guided tour: "How looted objects from Tibati came to Bremen in 1899."
with Silke Seybold

From 3 pm
Film screening on beekeeping in Cameroon "Gbaya - Beekeeping and Honey Hunting."
(M. Gruber, D Brückner, 2015, 44 m)

4 p.m.
Outlook: Goals and wishes for the future
with Dr. Mazi Sanda and BEES e.V.