Syrian freedom meal

Talking together about freedom and unfreedom

The core of this special freedom meal is the meeting at the dining table with newcomers to Amsterdam with a history of flight and rooted Amsterdammers. Together we talk about freedom and unfreedom, because freedom is never self-evident.

IN MY BACKYARD is a community consisting of neighborhood groups with new and local Amsterdammers from all over the city. The community invites everyone to this evening.

Musicians Without Borders provides the musical accompaniment with the Sudanese band 'Brothers'. The Sudanese brothers already played together in their home country, but had to flee to the Netherlands. Now they live in an AZC in Friesland. Between courses we will also hear the story of the director of Musicians Without Borders, Laura Hassler, and her passion for bridging differences and creating mutual understanding with music.

After the meal there is time for dancing and fun. We push the tables and chairs aside and receive a workshop in the Dabke dance. Dabke is the authentic Arabic dance that brings people together. Everyone is welcome!

Description of the program

Program

Doors open at 6:00 PM

6:30 PM opening dinner by IMBY

6:45 PM first course

7:15 PM live music performance by Musicians without borders

7:30 PM main course

8:00 PM story and live music from Musicians without borders

8:30 PM dessert

21:00 Dabke workshop by Dabke Night