DALAL 003 · Slow / Paper & Words / Together
An Afternoon Offline
Reading, writing, tea. Phones away, no outcome required.

A quiet afternoon in good company, without screens. Bring a book, or borrow one. Write a letter, or write nothing at all.
There is no programme beyond tea, a comfortable chair and a few hours that belong to you.
- No experience required.
- You can come alone.
- No perfect result expected.
What is included
- Tea, coffee and something small to eat
- Paper, envelopes and pens
- A shared reading shelf
- A quiet, phone-free room
What you will do
- Arrive, put your phone away, choose a corner
- Read, write, or sit
- A short optional letter-writing prompt halfway through
- Tea together at the end for those who want it
What to bring
- A book, if you have one you're in the middle of
Practitioner
Hosted by DALAL
Host · Dakar
This experience is hosted directly by the DALAL team.
Accessibility
- Sound environment
- Quiet, low-stimulation room throughout.
- Format
- Soft seating and table seating both available.
- Communication
- French and English, spoken and written.
Need an adjustment to participate comfortably? Tell us when booking.
Cancellation, in short
Cancel more than 48 hours before your DALAL and your booking can be refunded or transferred to another available DALAL. Within 48 hours, cancellations are non-refundable because materials and preparations are already arranged — you may still transfer your place to someone else. If DALAL cancels, you choose between a full refund or another date.
Booking
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An Afternoon Offline · Saturday 11 October 2026 · 15:00 — 18:00