Human Chapters: Share your passion (or obsession!)
Room
IHL Space
Start time
End time
09:00
21:50
Max. capacity*
50
What we'll talk about
Discover new hobbies, skills, and interests in this open session where volunteers share their passions. From photography and cooking to sustainability and more, enjoy 10-minute conversations that might just inspire your next passion project!
This session follows a human library-inspired format: no presentations, just genuine, face-to-face conversations with volunteers who are excited to share their experiences and knowledge. Expect short, engaging chats that encourage curiosity and connection with some wonderful humans.
Your host(s)
Could it be you?
Are you passionate about a hobby, skill, food, music genre or any other kind of topic? This session is open to anyone with a special interest they’d love to share. Spark conversations, inspire curiosity, and connect with others eager to learn from you!
Sign up as a human book by emailing us: expatival@leuven.be
Human Chapter: Kanksha
About Kanksha: My biggest passion is cooking delicious, nourishing, well-balanced, easy, vegetarian meals at home. Why? Because I think life is too short to rotate between the same four meals each week.
I am still learning every day (mostly from the internet) on how to improve my cooking skills. But I love trying out new recipes and experimenting with ingredient combinations in the kitchen. In the meanwhile, I am sharing my journey on my Instagram page: feel free to check it out! Come ask me for my favorite recipe or kitchen tips.
Human Chapter: Harold - Uncover the secrets of medieval Leuven
About Harold: Together with my husband, I am a proud Leuvenaar who has been living here since 2015, and in Belgium since 23 years ago. We have a family of five including two cats - Beaujolais "Bobo" and Maximus Pussimus "Max" - and Mr Turtle. An avid history lover, I am the author of Project Oud Leuven, the only resource about medieval Leuven in English. I am mostly incorruptible except that I can be bribed with great food.
Country of origin: Singapore
Languages: English, French, Dutch, Mandarin Chinese, and a splatter of West Flemish swear words
About Harold's passion: Uncover the secrets of medieval Leuven, which was once the seat of the powerful Duchy of Brabant and home to the only university in the Low Countries. What is lurking beneath its modern streets and houses? And what are the ancient buildings hiding in plain sight? Most importantly, what are the incredible stories of the women and men who have lived and loved throughout the centuries in this mighty yet unassuming small city.
There are no reservations, it's a first come first served event, so be there on time to avoid disappointment!