16/10: Echoes of De*colonization: Caribbean Islands
On Thursday, October 16th, we will dive deep in the complex history of decolonization of the ABC- and SSS-islands: Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint-Eustatius en Sint-Maarten. This program does not only cover the past, but also the impact on the lives of young creatives in the Dutch kingdom today.
We will start with an introduction about the (de)colonial history and the dissolution of the Caribbean islands. It will focus on anti-colonial resistance, its present-day effects and the Caribbean community in European Netherlands. The heart of the night is shaped by a panel with creatives who will speak from personal experience about the impact of decolonization and the cultural awareness on their lives and work. How do they navigate their identity as a diaspora? What stories do they want to tell?
We will close the event with a powerful reading about the real impact of decolonization on the islands. What has actually changed? And what still needs to change?
Program:
Moderator: Kjelld Kroon
Speakers: Danick Trouwloon, Hadie Davis & Jody Morgan, Juny Martina, Zenzy Blindeling
Reading: Danick Trouwloon (6 Islands Zine)
Join us
When? Thursday October 16th
Where? Bijlmerplein 140, Amsterdam
Time? 7:30PM (Doors open: 7PM)
Tickets? Donation based
Language? English
This program was developed by Nikita Krouwel and Kjelld Kroon.
We will start with an introduction about the (de)colonial history and the dissolution of the Caribbean islands. It will focus on anti-colonial resistance, its present-day effects and the Caribbean community in European Netherlands. The heart of the night is shaped by a panel with creatives who will speak from personal experience about the impact of decolonization and the cultural awareness on their lives and work. How do they navigate their identity as a diaspora? What stories do they want to tell?
We will close the event with a powerful reading about the real impact of decolonization on the islands. What has actually changed? And what still needs to change?
Program:
- Introduction: Caribbean (de)colonial history
- Panel: Impact of decolonial history on diaspora creatives
- Reading: The reality of decolonization on the islands
Moderator: Kjelld Kroon
Speakers: Danick Trouwloon, Hadie Davis & Jody Morgan, Juny Martina, Zenzy Blindeling
Reading: Danick Trouwloon (6 Islands Zine)
Join us
When? Thursday October 16th
Where? Bijlmerplein 140, Amsterdam
Time? 7:30PM (Doors open: 7PM)
Tickets? Donation based
Language? English
This program was developed by Nikita Krouwel and Kjelld Kroon.