From a table strewn with Zimbabwean roses Belgian author Patrice Delchambre introduced her Zimbabwean partner who sang a Zimbabwe greeting of love and peace to begin the evening of poetry from her collection Zimbabwe - een bijzondere passie (a special passion) - as a benefit for the Lawyers for Human Rights in Zimbabwe.
From Hub Amsterdam - Patrice shared flowers, food and stories from the Southern African country and an overview of the current political climate and the people's organization and hope.
The gorgeous flame lily represents a country of beauty and hope preparing to return to its former glory.