PROGRAMME 20 DECEMBER
★ Lecture 'Geur' by Inger Leemans (in Dutch)
When: 7.15-7.45 p.m. | 8.15-8.45 p.m.
Where: inside of the Diaconate building, entrance at Nieuwe Herengracht 18
In her talk, Inger Leemans explores the role of scent in everyday culture andexplains how we can become more ‘nose-wise’. Naturally, we will also engage insome smelling ourselves!
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Inger Leemans is a Professor of Cultural History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam andhead of NL-Lab, a research group focused on Dutch culture and identity (KNAW Humanities Cluster). Her research covers a range of topics, including the history ofemotions and scent. |
♫ Music by Antonius Choir
When: 6.30-7.15 p.m.
Where: in the tent opposite of Dignita Hoftuin
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The Antonius Choir has performed in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhoord for over twenty years. What once started as a parent choir from a local primary school, evolved under the guidance of conductor Patricio Amezcua Zilli to a fully fledged choir. Especially for Amsterdam Light Festival they have made a charming selection of polyphonic Christmas songs about peace, love and understanding. |
Admission to the Light Garden Fridays programme is free. In collaboration with: Protestantse Diaconie, VU Amsterdam, University of Utrecht, Citykerk Amsterdam and various speakers and musicians.