On Wednesday 1 July, the foundation Gedeeld Verleden, Gezamenlijke Toekomst, in collaboration with de Doelen Rotterdam, presents a special Keti Koti celebration. This year is entirely dedicated to children.
Keti Koti means “broken chains” and is a day on which we reflect together on freedom, history, and connection. We invite all children to come together to commemorate, celebrate, and meet one another.
What’s on for children?
Workshops specially designed for children
Fun stalls with small treats
Traditional children’s clothing
Children’s books and much more
Programme
Grote Zaal
Various activities will take place in the Main Hall, including market stalls and workshops.
Market stalls
There will be stalls featuring:
Traditional children’s clothing
Small packaged snacks (both sweet and savoury)
Children’s books
Mini workshop: bracelet making with beads
Workshop 1: Awassa Dance (duration: 1 hour)
A traditional Awassa dance from Suriname. Children will learn the dance through rhythmic movement. At the end of the workshop, they will give a demonstration together with the instructors.
Group 1: ages 6 – 8
Group 2: ages 9 – 13
Workshop 2: Capoeira (duration: 1 hour)
Capoeira from Brazil. Using traditional Brazilian musical instruments (such as the berimbau), children will be introduced to the acrobatic movements of Capoeira. The workshop concludes with a short demonstration together with the instructors.
Group 1: ages 6 – 9
Group 2: ages 10 – 13
To register for the workshops above, please send an email to afro_creole@yahoo.com including the workshop and age group.
Kleine Zaal
Workshop 3: Painting, drawing, folding
Artists from a collective will guide children in creating a shared artwork, expressing their own creative ideas about Keti Koti under the theme “Culture is something we create together”. The workshop concludes with a presentation of the final result.
Studio 5, de Doelen Werkplaats
“A moment for yourself”
A calm and comfortable space where children can take a break and, under guidance, listen to stories about the history of Keti Koti.
Music
Throughout the day, DJ Kofi The Unknown will provide the musical accompaniment.
