Foundation 'Who Do You Miss?'
Foundation Who Do You Miss? makes grief and loss visible and open for discussion, explores what is helpful and comforting, and encourages connection on this topic in society.
All souls day at the Vondelpark
Comfort tree (OBA)
Exhibition
All Souls Day at the Vondelpark
On November 2, hundreds of illuminated boats will float on the large pond at the Vondelpark. They represent those who are missed and together create a comforting sight. Everyone is welcome to place a boat on the pond. For more information, please visit the website here.
Comfort Tree
Children up to 12 years old hang hearts and notes in the tree in response to the question of whom they miss and what brings them comfort. Friends, the old cat, grandpa, the old house, and also moms and little brothers or a cuddle with the dog; they write or draw it out. This helps show children from a young age that missing something or someone is a part of life and that expressing it can be helpful.
This is part of the festival "The Last Chapter" at the central OBA (2024).
Exhibition
Stories, drawings, and poems from children and young people that show who they miss. What missing someone means for children and young people often remains invisible to those around them. Yet there is usually so much more to tell about the person, and missing someone can take many forms. By providing space for this and making it visible to a broad audience, the experience of loss becomes softer and shared. We aim to make sharing experiences of loss more common. All children and young people can participate in the exhibition in Vondelpark on November 2. See here for more information.
