Fatteh: Of Bread Once Broken, On-Site

In this hybrid workshop, participants will explore Fatteh as a symbol of resilience and sustainability, and its place in contemporary food culture, with artist and culinary researcher Mirna Bamieh, joining us online from Lisbon. Exploring bread-recycling recipes rooted in time-honored traditions that emphasize thriftiness, Bamieh highlights how communities under pressure adapt and conserve resources.

The event starts with a discussion on Fatteh’s metaphorical significance, followed by a live cooking demonstration of Fatteh Ghazawieh, made with stale bread. Participants will cook along in the Biennale’s Kitchen, guided by Levantine food writer Barbara Massaad.

A ten-minute short film, "Fattoush", by Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins, will also be shown, deepening the conversation on stale bread in Palestine.

Language: English

What will you learn?
Participants will cook Fatteh Ghazawieh with stale bread, encouraging a sustainable and creative approach to cooking.

Who is it for?
This workshop is meant for people who are interested in culinary history, and the anthropological depth behind local recipes.