Hoe bouw je een stamboom als er geen sporen meer zijn? Hoe evolueren herinneringen doorheen de tijd? Wat is waarheid en wat is fictie? En welke sporen wil jij achterlaten op deze wereld? De presentatie ‘Rootszoekers’ toont het verhaal van mensen die, bewogen door hun roots, op zoek gingen naar hun eigen ongekende geschiedenis.
Many newcomers in Antwerp have come to our country as refugees. In a time in which more is spoken about them, rather than with them, their stories are worth hearing.
An exhibition about courage, romance, love and resilience. And also about pain and struggling. About starting a new life abroad in order to be with the one you love.
In our city there are young people who can bear witness to war, hunger and dictatorships. Newcomers, who have come to our country as refugees. In a time in which more is spoken about them rather than with them, their stories are worth hearing.
The Red Star Line Museum collected stories of people who moved to Antwerp and told their story about their first five years of living in Antwerp. Which places have a special meaning to them? Watch a documentary online.