Kapka Kassabova's writing eschews a narrow register of academic writing and explores different chronotypes of nourishment, from the "Red Riviera" of the Black Sea coast to the interconnected lakes Ohrid and Prespa and the valley of the river Mesta, abundant with local practices of healing. Join us for a discussion about situated, in-depth histories of well-being, care, and nourishment as we collectively contemplate the potential of the Balkans as a space of nourishment.
This lecture is the keynote address of "The Balkans as A Place of Nourishment" Conference, which is taking place November 16th-18th in Jena, Germany. This conference explores the region's rich history as a space and idea of nourishment, whether of plants and land, non-human and animals and human relationships, or collective solidarity in challenging surroundings that often receive little attention, whether in scholarship or in public. The conference espouses theoretical approaches that highlight attention to compassion, healing, and eco-restorative practices of companionship.