Decolonize the Dancefloor: Habibitch Book Talk is an early-evening event held at Halle Tropisme in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It takes place on 11 November and is organised around the book of Habibitch, bringing readers and listeners together to talk about the ideas it raises.
What the evening includes
The session combines several parts. A reading group discusses Habibitch's book, giving visitors a chance to explore its themes in conversation with others. The evening also offers a meeting and signing with Habibitch, followed by a book sale, so those who wish to take the book home can do so on the spot.
Alongside these, the programme includes activist workshops and stands, which give the event a practical, community-minded side beyond the book itself.
Who it suits
- Readers who want to discuss a book in a group setting
- Anyone interested in meeting an author and getting a signed copy
- Visitors curious about activist workshops and the stands on display
Because the event is set in the early evening, it fits easily into a day spent exploring Montpellier, a city with a lively cultural life and plenty of places to eat and walk once the session ends.
Halle Tropisme, the venue, is the setting for the whole evening, so arriving in good time gives you the chance to look around the stands before the talks and the signing begin.