Apapacho Day

Every year, mainly after the intensity of 8M and other feminist and social justice mobilizations, many of us find ourselves exhausted, drained, and on the verge of burning out. We give our energy to the struggle, to organizing, to holding space for others, but how often do we extend that same care to ourselves and to our community?

The Náhuatl word ‘apapacho’ carries deep meaning. According to linguistic studies, it comes from the verb papatzoa or patzoa, meaning “to press or squeeze”, which evolved into the idea of bodies coming together in an embrace, a physical gesture of warmth and comfort. Additionally, some scholars connect it to pachoa, meaning “to cover or shelter, like a hen incubating her eggs”, a beautiful metaphor for care as a protective and nurturing act.

Apapacho, then, is not just affection, it is a profound act of care that holds, soothes, and strengthens. As feminists, we constantly speak about care, healing, and collective well-being, so why not take this moment to actually put that into practice, together?

✨ What to expect?

🌿 Bodywork and relaxation sessions

☕ Nourishing drinks and comforting food

🎶 Soothing music and collective reflection

💜 A space to unwind, recconnect, and nurture resilience

This is a moment just for you, a pause to breathe, to feel held, and to restore strength for the struggles ahead. Come as you are, and let’s hold each other in radical care and solidarity.

📍 Grond

Register to feministasenholanda@gmail.com

Because rest is resistance. Because care is revolutionary. Because we deserve an apapacho.