• Shut Up & Write! – Guided Writing Session

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    A structured 1-hour silent writing session at Amsterdam Central Library (7th floor) for any writing project—book, blog, essay, dissertation, or work. No critique, just community support. Recurring Wednesdays at 10:30 […]

  • Keti Koti Dialogue Table

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    A special gathering to mark Keti Koti, the abolition of slavery celebration. With cultural historian Jennifer Tosch (Black Heritage Tours), the group reflects on slavery history, personal stories, and collective […]

  • Student Showcase: Immersive Media at AHK

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    The Amsterdam University of the Arts opens its doors for a student showcase of immersive media work — think XR, interactive film, and spatial storytelling from the next generation of […]

  • Keti Koti: Not My Archive — Panel, Poetry & Creative Workshop

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    Public program at the Allard Pierson exploring colonial archives, heritage, and historical narratives often overlooked. Features panel discussion, poetry, creative workshop, and heri heri celebration. Addresses questions of who decides […]

  • Keti Koti Festival

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    Major city-wide celebration on Museumplein marking the abolition of slavery (July 1, 1863). A full day of festival programming with music, cultural performances, food, and community gathering.Where: MuseumpleinMore info & […]

  • Volunteer Afternoon at De Ceuvel’s Purifying Park

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    De Ceuvel — Amsterdam-Noord's celebrated ecological workspace built on a former shipyard — invites you to roll up your sleeves for an afternoon of park maintenance. Help tend the phytoremediation […]

  • Keti Koti: Retracing Steps

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    Free celebratory meal (Heri Heri) followed by recital featuring Arturo den Hartog, Ernst Munneke, Julian Tjon Sack Kie, Mill Voyance, and Ranie Ribeiro. Marking Keti Koti (Emancipation Day), honoring Surinamese […]