Threads - Food, Identity and Belonging
On 31 March at 16:00–17:00, the sixth lecture in the series Threads will be held at the Settlement Exhibition in Aðalstræti. Free admission and everyone is welcome! The lecture will be in English.
This time, Martyna Ylfa Suszko, folklorist, will present her final project, Food, Identity, and Belonging: An Ethnographic Study of Polish Migrants’ Culinary Practices in Iceland. Her presentation examines how culinary practices can shape national identity, as well as a sense of belonging among Polish migrants in Iceland. She analyses, based on ethnographic research, how traditional cuisine, cooking practices and shared meals help migrants in maintaining their connection with their homeland, while at the same time adjusting to the realities of living in a new social environment. The study shows how food can become a bridge between memory, identity and everyday integration. The event is presented in collaboration between the Reykjavík City Museum and the Icelandic Folklorists’ Association. Accessibility: The Aðalstræti venue is wheelchair accessible. However, please note that the lighting inside the Settlement Exhibition is quite dim, and parts of the floor are uneven. Service dogs are welcome in the museum. Public Transport: The nearest bus stops are MR and Ráðhúsið (a 2-5 minute walk). Parking: We recommend parking at Ráðhúsið (City Hall) and the parking garage on Vesturgata.