BANKET is back! On Friday September 19th, we invite you once again to discover the new Brakke Grond cultural season with us. The program includes a spectacular dance performance, work in progress of one of our residents and of course a banquet full of edible delicacies.
Central to BANKET this year is the performance Badke(remix) by laGeste and Stereo48. This performance is a reworking of the dance performance Badke featuring 10 Palestinian dancers, that toured worldwide between 2013 and 2016. The re-release of Badke is now artistically in Palestinian hands, with choreographers Amir Sabra and Ata Khatab at the helm, and becomes Badke(remix). The starting point for this performance is the dabke, a Palestinian folk dance traditionally reserved for (wedding) celebrations. Badke(remix) showcases a lust for life and explores dance as a form of resistance. After the performance, the dancers and choreographers will speak to the audience during a Q&A session, moderated by artist and choreographer Ahmed el Gendy.
We start the evening with Brussels-based transdisciplinary artist and DJ M I M I, who will open our BANKET with a Sound Ceremony. Artist and choreographer Nikima Jagudajev—who is in residence in de Brakke Grond for two weeks—will open the doors of their workplace so you can catch a glimpse of their work process. Amsterdam based culinary collective Maison Dante will provide snacks and drinks. Expect an edible installation with traditional Middle Eastern bread and a boycott bar, where they will serve ethical alternatives to mainstream drinks from large multinationals. And we will be launching our brand new Brakke Grond magazine! We'll end this festive night with a DJ set by Amsterdam based AYOUN.
Buy your ticket and celebrate the start of a new season of Brakke Grond with us!
