Joining the second edition of the Confluence, held in Venice Lagoon, I attended on behalf of the Rhine River. Meeting all other waterbodies and hearing their stories, sharing precious moments, and strategizing together, I enjoyed being immersed in the watery reality of Venice. The 4-day intensive programme included a grief circle by Maria Lucia Cruz Correia, an exchange and discussion with the local community members, several moments of ritualistic nature, and a symposium on the rights of nature movement.

I brought one of the handmade glass shells as an offering to The Diplomatic Suitcase, a collection of objects and watersamples from each of the 35 waterbodies, brought together in a small format to be exhibited around Europe.

Rhine River is added to the website of the Confluence of European Water Bodies.