24 Hours West: De Nieuwe Liefde celebrates language
Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of language! Visit the exhibition about the Surinamese language Sranantongo and listen to the performance of musician Gerson Main, who reads and plays for young and old (both are free). You can also visit one of the workshops: Creative Writing or Gender*Language (workshops are ticketed).
24 Hours West: De Nieuwe Liefde celebrates language
Programme
Once a month, De Nieuwe Liefde opens its doors for a day full of wonderful programs. During 24 Hours West, the Saturday will start with a reading afternoon and music for children. You can also follow a masterclass in creative writing and a workshop on gender and the intersection of language and society.
The evening program puts writers and makers in the spotlight with special stories, poems and musical talents. During the day, you can also view the exhibition about Sranantongo, chat in the café, play a game, or read a book.
- 1:00 PM − Doors open
- Continuous (during the day) − Exhibition on Sranan Tongo (free)
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM – Reading afternoon (free)
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Creative Writing Masterclass (€25)
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Gender*Language Workshop €15
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM – Evening program (€10/15)
De Nieuwe Liefde
De Nieuwe Liefde is a cultural centre for language and literature in the broadest sense of the word. This stage is for established and new writers and makers, all with indispensable stories. Here, space is provided for young and new voices to develop their own skills. Whether on stage or paper, stories are from and for everyone. Visit the quiet conservatory café, chat with a neighbour or read a book from the De Nieuwe Liefde collection.
24 Hours West: De Nieuwe Liefde celebrates language
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