Videnssalon – Should I stay, or should I go?

Knowledge salon about being a refugee by Rolin Ali.
The salon is part of 9 knowledge salons about Weapons in West Zealand.

Rolin Ali has fled from Syria, and she will tell her own story about her escape and her temporary status in Denmark.

War and conflict have been present at all times and are unfortunately still relevant in many people's lives.
But when do you choose to escape?
What considerations precede staying, fighting, protesting, going underground, living with fear, oppression or concealment.
And what practical things in terms of networks, logistics, help and support must be in place for it to be successful? How will you be received?

It is necessary to buy a ticket in advance.

Coffee and cake are included in the ticket price.

Knowledge salons 2025
Museum Vestsjælland presents a series of 9 different knowledge salons that relate to questions of armed force, combat, conflict, defence, resistance and escape from different sides, times and places. Come along to the fight and the various obscure and fascinating corners of the resistance from past to present, and learn more about Stone Age stag axes, Iron Age weapon finds, Viking Age weapon pits, Trelleborg's function and medieval defenses. Hear about the resistance struggle during the Second World War and about what it is like to flee and why you choose to go to war.
We have invited various experts who share their knowledge and, in dialogue with museum inspector Trine Borake, examine various corners of war and conflict. The salons must make us more aware of this gloomy but unavoidable problem, which is unfortunately current both in the past, in the present and probably also in the future.
The 9 salons contribute together with an insight into exciting places, stories and objects that are linked to war and conflict, defense and resistance with a starting point in West Zealand.
Trine Borake gives a short introduction followed by a presentation from our guest, and we end with a conversation with questions and discussion.