Why Heri Heri?
Heri Heri consists of cassava, plantains, sweet potatoes, fish and eggs and was cooked during the transatlantic slave trade by many enslaved people on plantations around the world. To commemorate the abolition of slavery and to honor their ancestors, Free Heri Heri for All was founded by Arya and Ira Kip to raise awareness of this historic day and to forge bonds over a shared meal.
In memory of the slavery past of the Dutch Kingdom and to connect the past with the present, throughout the country, the Surinamese dish Heri Heri can be eaten for free and together. In this way, the past is not forgotten and the promise of a more just future is possible.
Programme
We are very happy to welcome Rotterdam artist Boris van Berkum and Winti priestess Marian Markelo during this afternoon. At 2 p.m., guitarist Tayler Calister and singer Asther will perform together in the Melly Bookshop and Café on the ground floor. Kunstinstituut Melly and TENT will distribute meals from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. At the Kunsthal, meals will be distributed from 12:00 – 14:00.
We hope you can join us on this day of this 150th anniversary and celebration.
Free admission, reservations are not required.
Free Heri Heri For All is an initiative of KIP Republic and collaborating partners.