Becoming me – a QT*BIPoC weekend about change, identity, and new beginnings

Feeling, Keeping, Letting Go

Our identity is everything that makes us unique—and also what brings us together. But as queer BIPoC, it is, unfortunately, also something we often have to defend against the outside world.

That’s why we want to consciously create a safe space where, free from external expectations and labels, we can take a playful and appreciative look inward—a journey we’ll embark on together. Using creative tools like writing, collage, and singing, we’ll use the end of the year to ask ourselves: Who have I become this year? Who do I want to be next year?

Together, we’ll practice how to carry our bodies through the constant transformation of our lives and look to nature, which teaches us to celebrate change. A space for reflection and imagination—to feel, hold on to, and let go.

Together, we’ll explore what change can mean—through conversation, bodywork, creativity, community, and time for yourself.

What to expect: Creative activities, physical activities, nature, campfires, and community, free time, and connecting with other queer teens and young adults

Change is a part of life.

Some changes we choose for ourselves; others take us by surprise. This weekend, you’ll have the space to write and share your story(ies), meet new people, and look forward with anticipation to what lies ahead.

Workshop Facilitators:

avelicia (dey/dem)

I identify as mixed-race & light-skinned Black, non-binary, and queer. I currently live on a basic income, but I work as a poet and author and create healing spaces for queer BIPoC groups in Cologne. My life is enriched by the journey of my own healing process, by my community, by music and singing (including with the Black Choir Cologne), and by my deep connection to nature.

 

Cucuteni (she/her)

My life as a dark-skinned, queer/questioning, cis woman and mother moves between different worlds and cultures. As a poet and author, speaker, moderator, and community educator, I create spaces for connection, exchange, and shared growth. My art is shaped by my experiences as part of the Afro-diaspora and by the desire to tell stories that remind us, connect us, and open up new perspectives. I find strength in language, in nature, in community, and in the understanding that healing begins when we meet one another with honesty.

 

Awareness: Faryal (she/her)

I’m a queer, cisgender Afghan woman. I work, teach, and study in Heidelberg. I love plants, of which I have at least 100, plus the additional origami tulips I sometimes make. My activism centers on community care, empowerment, education, and awareness. I’m most passionate about working with kids and young adults.Furthermore, I’m part of Meltingpot Collective, a group of (diasporic) Asians who work towards creating spaces for people from all parts of Asia to share their cultures and celebrate them together.

 

When & Where

06.-08. November 2026, Start 5pm

At lila_bunt, Prälat-Franken-Straße 22, 53909 Zülpich

For who? & Sign up

For anyone who identifies as BIPOC (Black, Indeginous, People of Colour) and Queer, aged 14-27*.

*If you are older and want to participate then please contact jasmin@lambda-online.de

Please sign up down below via the turqouise button. Contact for questions: jasmin@lambda-online.de
(Please note: Jasmin is away between 14.10.-01.11. , if you have questions during this time contact Katrin instead of Jasmin  via katrin.ottensmann@lambda-online.de > after the 01.11. Jasmin will get back to you.)

ACCESSIBILITY

Awareness:

There will be Faryal (she/her) supporting as an awareness person during the weekend.

Language:

The workshop will be in English. Translation or switching to German is always possible. 

Location barriers:

There will be a wheelchair acessible room available. Detailed information on the barriers of the location, including pictures, you find here: https://lilabunt.de/haus-und-barrieren/#barrieren

Covid-Safety

Please do a Covid-test shortly before arriving and do not come if you have any symptoms.

Costs & money:

The weekend is free of charge. Meals are provided and we can cover transportation costs (up to 60€) to the location.

If you have any other acessibility needs please do not hesitate to reach out. Please state your accessibility needs in the sign up form or contact us directly so we can try to accomodate to them.

Reserved Spots:

We will reserve some spots for trans* and disabled people.
Please note: unfortunately some parts of the sign up form are in German and we cannot change that due to technical reasons. If you need help filling it out, contact us anytime <3