Opening: De Kracht van Volendam - 25 jaar later

From 13 December to 4 January, Melkweg Expo presents ‘De Kracht van Volendam – 25 jaar later’.The exhibition marks the final chapter of photographer Suzan van de Roemer’s long-term project.It will be open on Friday 12 December from 17:30 to 20:30.New Year’s Eve 2001During this night the lives of many young people in Volendam changed forever. Just after midnight, a fire broke out in café ’t Hemeltje. It started when indoor sparklers set fire to the Christmas decorations covering the walls and ceiling. Within seconds, the café went up in flames.The consequences were devastating: 14 young people