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I have to admit it. My nomination of youth ambassador for peace 2016 by Pax Christi Vlaanderen did not bring peace inside of me. I had it before, this lack of inner peace. And it was father Paolo who discovered it first. Because before, in general, I would rather be the one who follows the public debates closely from home, while getting lost in reflections and writings. I would ask someone’s opinion and listen to those who feel oppressed, but I would prefer to remain silent a
Syrisch drama klinkt door in tedere viool van Shalan Alhamwy
De veerkracht van mijn Syrische vrienden slaat me vaak met verstomming. Violist en componist Shalan Alhamwy houdt ondanks alles vast aan zijn droom. Hij is veel meer dan violist, besef ik, wanneer Youtube opnieuw Rencontre afspeelt. Het met pientere tekeningen uitgewerkte animatiefilmpje van Shalan Alhamwyneemt me mee naar de eenzame wereld van een man die nostalgisch door het raam kijkt. Terwijl buiten bommen vallen en de tijd traag vooruit tikt, mijmert hij tussen slapen en
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