Hainuwele Pop Up Gallery
HAINUWELE Gallery brings Moluccan textile art and traditions to life at Meterhuisje on Westergas. The pop-up exhibition KAIN explores weaving and dyeing techniques of the Moluccas with workshops and presentations on symbolism and costume. Find out how HAINUWELE promotes cultural transmission by bringing art and community together.
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An insight into Moluccan art and culture
Rooted in myth, growing into the future — HAINUWELE Gallery & Studio takes its name from the powerful story of Hainuwele, an origin myth from Ceram, Maluku.
'Hai' means tree. 'Nuwele' means coconut. From a coconut tree, Hainuwele was born — a girl who gifted her community gold, porcelain, coral, and countless treasures. Yet jealousy led to her tragic death. Where her body was buried, new life sprang up: coconut trees and plants essential to the Moluccan people.
As third-generation Moluccan women living in Amsterdam, we feel a deep connection to this story of resilience, renewal, and belonging.Our upcoming pop-up will be a living, breathing artist-in-residency — a space where research, dialogue, and creation intertwine. Through this evolving exhibition, we honor our roots while weaving new narratives for the future.
We can't wait to share this journey with you. Stay tuned!
Dates and times
| Monday 15 September | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday 16 September | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday 17 September | 17:00 - 17:00 |
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Amsterdam 750 events
On 27 October 2025, Amsterdam will be celebrating its 750th birthday. During the 12-month lead-up to this momentous milestone, the city is going all out. The festival year kicks off on 27 October 2024, filled with various activities from small neighbourhood get-togethers to major cultural events
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