Next week, The Hague hosts several public events commemorating Bertha von Suttner. Last year, during the Peace Palace Centenary, she was honored as the first woman with a bust in the Peace Palace. This year we commemorate her 100th death anniversary (21 June 1914) and 125 years after the publication of her famous novel Lay Down Your Arms (1889).
The events are mostly in English and open to all who are interested to learn more about this magnificent lady.
Tuesday 24 June 2014, 17.00-19.30h
Peace Palace Library Commemorative Lecture – In honor of Bertha von Suttner (1843 – 1914)
International speakers will present the life and work of Bertha von Suttner, including her relationship with Alfred Nobel. (see the complete programme in the attachment below)
More information and registration on the Peace Palace website
Wednesday 25 June 2014, 16.00-17.30h
Peace Trail The Hague – In the Footsteps of Bertha von Suttner
The INMP offers a guided tour from the Discover Peace Wish Tree (in front of the Peace Palace Visitors Center) to Humanity House, past places of memory reflecting Bertha von Suttner’s time in The Hague (1899 & 1907). Locations include Diligentia Theatre, Inner Court, Des Deux-Villes, Spinoza Monument and Yi Jun Peace Museum.
The registration fee is 10 Euro.
Participants receive a ‘Discover Peace in The Hague Goodiebag’.
For more information and registration, please send an e-mail to thehague@discoverpeace.eu
Wednesday 25 June 2014, 19.30h
FILM at Humanity House – Ned Med Vaabnene! / Lay Down Your Arms!
Join us for the first ever public screening of the Danish 1914 film version (in glorious silence) of Lay Down Your Arms! (Ned Med Vaabnene!) newly translated into English. Andrew Kelly, an expert on the film and anti-war cinema of World War 1, will provide comments. Followed by a reception.
More information about the film and Bertha von Suttner Project on the Forward Into Light website
More information about the screening and registration on the Humanity House website
Thursday 26 June – Friday 27 June 2014
Bertha von Suttner Master Class
A number of different experts on Bertha von Suttner and peace history will lead a series of classes devoted to Bertha von Suttner’s life and legacy. The Master Class will be held in the historic Japanese Room of the Peace Palace.
More information and registration (which is limited and will close on 21 June!) on the Forward Into Light website