Wordshop | Ástly

Ástly is a made up word from the combination between the Icelandic word ást (love) and the English word lovely.

"We would like to invite community members from all backgrounds and languages to come together to share and discuss their most beloved words revolving around the language of care and love. In the process we will discuss, deconstruct, and weld syllables, letters and sounds to create new words to be added to the Icelandic language. The outcome of the wordshop could look like a basket of freshly created new words that bring color, joy and ownership to the languages that we speak in our communities."

Wordshop designed and led by Jordic Mist and Chanel Björk. It is free, open to all ages, and part of the Love Speech Library project.

Love Speech is a project that emphasizes lived realities, emotional literacy and ownership of the Icelandic language. As the title of the project implies, the emphasis is on playing with words and all those involved in the project are therefore encouraged to create new Icelandic words. The words are then collected in a new dictionary which is kept in the Reykjavik City Library and available to consult on location. In addition to the object of the dictionary, we are creating a platform to discuss what is dear to us - our experience of communication.

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Further information:
Martyna Karolina Daniel, intercultural specialist
martyna.karolina.daniel@reykjavik.is