Cultureghem Festival

Cultureghem is socio-cultural organization that operates on the site of the abattoirs in Anderlecht. They reclaim the public domain and work with local communities to turn this semi-public site into a shared space. In 2023 Cultureghem created a cultural committee made up of local residents and people who activate the site on a daily basis. They come together to cook a meal, play with the children, or shop at the local market. These are no curators or culture buffs, but lived experts from Anderlecht. Together with artists, they have put together the program of the Cultureghem Festival.

Credits

The Cultureghem Festival is made possible with the support of: the Flemish Government – Socio-Cultural Work with Adults – Projects with a Laboratory Role, the Brussels-Capital Region – Image of Brussels, the Cultural Department of the Municipality of Anderlecht “with the support of the Alderman for Culture, Youth and Community Development, Mayor Fabrice Cumps and the Municipal Council of Anderlecht” and Abattoir NV.

The cultural committee is always evolving. At the time of writing, its members include: Amelia Simao, Anne Claire Epse Kelam, Brice Djoufo Woukeng, Clarisse Bongo, David Ndindza, Davide Musco, Delya Ekonga, Fortunat Kabwe Beya, Gloire Kayala, Hadj Dada Boumedien Hadj, Ivan Vollet, Ivo Kum Achuo, Julia Droga, Juliette Youtchou Epse Njiakin, Luana Blondlet, Natacha Tchitembo, Nicolas Mouzet Tagawa, Noëlle Frankignoulle, Patricia Van Bourgondie and Petit René Mosemvula Massa
Process supervision: graphic facilitator – Visual Garden / Judith DU FAUX