Around July 1st, the Plantagebuurt reflects on the abolition of slavery during Keti Koti – literally: “broken chains.” In and around our neighborhood, various events will take place that offer space for remembrance, dialogue, and connection.

📅 Event Overview

📍 Sunday, June 29 – Keti Koti Dialogue Table (Resistance Museum)
🕐 Time: 12:30–15:30 (doors open at 12:00)
📌 Location: Resistance Museum, Plantage Kerklaan 61
A special afternoon centered around the theme “Civic Courage versus Silence.” Featuring rituals, songs by the choir Fri Yeye, a shared meal, and an open dialogue table.
Stay afterward for informal chats at Café Plancius (first drink is on the house).
👉 Sign up via verzetsmuseum.org

📍 Tuesday, July 1 – Keti Koti at CREA
🕐 Time: 11:00–17:00
📌 Location: CREA, Nieuwe Achtergracht 170
Including a talk on the podcast The Plantation of Our Ancestors, a dialogue table, music, food, and meaningful encounters.
Afterward, you can join the colorful Bigi Spikri procession to Oosterpark for the national commemoration.
👉 More info at iamsterdam.com

📍 Tuesday, July 1 – National Commemoration in Oosterpark
🕐 Time: from 16:00
📌 Location: Slavery Monument, Oosterpark
Annual commemoration at the National Monument to Slavery History.

🚶 Keti Koti Route through the Plantagebuurt
Take a walk along traces of the neighborhood’s slavery history, from Artis to the Hortus. Available as a self-guided or guided walk—a valuable way to deepen your understanding.
👉 More info via parool.nl

Why Keti Koti in the Plantagebuurt?
Our neighborhood has a colonial history—visible and invisible—in its street names, buildings, and institutions. Keti Koti is the moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead—together. Everyone is welcome.
🖤 Will you join us to walk, listen, and remember?