Dichter bij water - Inland sea
Taken to the ever-changing Delta
On Saturday 14 September 2024, a special event took place at the Watersnoodmuseum in Ouwerkerk. Poets, musicians and other artists took visitors on a journey to the water — to the ever-changing Delta. Through words, sounds and images, the dynamism and power of water were brought to life in an impressive way.
The festival offered a varied programme in which poetry, music, art and storytelling came together. Visitors were invited to reflect on the significance of water, the influence of the landscape and the constant change of the Scheldt Delta. This created an inspiring encounter between culture, heritage and the future of living with water.
The ‘Dichter bij Water’ literary festival is an initiative of the Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project (Be)Leefbare Schelde, born out of a collaboration between the Watersnoodmuseum and the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands.
Through partnerships and events such as ‘Dichter bij Water’, the rich history and dynamic character of the Scheldt Delta are celebrated, brought to life and shared with a wide audience. Curious about the full programme for this edition? Take a look at the events page or the report from the Watersnoodmuseum.