What the Water Knows of Us in Braunschweig: Screening & Talk at the Burgplatz
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An evening about water, memory, and artistic perspectives in Braunschweig
With What the Water Knows of Us – Screening & Talk with Abraham Tettey, Ghana on July 12, 2026, an extraordinary event experience will take place at the Burgplatz: an English-speaking evening of film, discussion, and international artistic practice. The format combines a screening session with a discussion on the cultural, ecological, and political significance of water. The event will be held as part of the Braunschweig Projects environment of HBK Braunschweig. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101303688/what-the-water-knows-of-us-screening-talk-with-abraham-tettey-ghana/))
What this afternoon is about
At the center is Abraham Tettey, a Ghanaian artist and curator who works at the intersections of postcolonial history, ecological systems, and digital futures. His work uses exhibitions, workshops, and publications as an artistic medium to make visible questions of power, knowledge, and collective reflection. This is where this event draws its special depth from. ([hbk-bs.de](https://www.hbk-bs.de/hochschule/stipendienprogramme/braunschweig-projects-kuratorinnen-stipendium/stipendiatinnen/?utm_source=openai))
Screening with a clear thematic focus
The evening begins with the screening of Lady in the Water, a documentary by Tolulope Itegboje and Bolaji Kekere-Ekun. Following this, the conversation opens up towards the Oker, water as a habitat, and the stories that a river carries in a city like Braunschweig. The event connects cultural education with a sensitive look at local and global water cultures. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101303688/what-the-water-knows-of-us-screening-talk-with-abraham-tettey-ghana/))
Atmosphere at the Burgplatz
The Burgplatz is one of the most distinctive places in the city of Braunschweig, forming an ensemble of high historical and cultural significance with Burg Dankwarderode, Dom St. Blasii, and the historic facades. For a discussion about water, memory, and urban history, a special event atmosphere with an open, urban character is created here. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/tourismus/ihr-besuch-in-braunschweig/sehenswuerdigkeiten/eintraege-sehenswuerdigkeiten/_burgplatz_.php))
Good to know for the visit
The event takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Admission is free. The location is noted as the Burgplatz in 38100 Braunschweig. Thus, the date is ideal for culture-interested visitors who are looking for a compact, content-rich event experience. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101303688/what-the-water-knows-of-us-screening-talk-with-abraham-tettey-ghana/))
Conclusion: Those who appreciate art, conversational culture, and socially relevant topics will experience a concentrated, internationally influenced evening in the heart of Braunschweig. The Screening & Talk format offers intelligent impulses, strong images, and a special connection to the place. Join live and experience the Burgplatz as a space for exchange and perspective. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101303688/what-the-water-knows-of-us-screening-talk-with-abraham-tettey-ghana/))
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