WorldTalks Amsterdam | Flavors of Amsterdam is one of a series of seminars in English at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam in the heart of the Dutch capital. In this edition, speakers shed light on culinary tales and the sheer diversity of the Dutch capital. What’s cooking? Here's an event that showcases how 180 nationalities enrich the city’s identity and (re)discover contemporary Amsterdam.

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The city keeps on growing, that’s for sure. Over the last few years, the number of different nationalities living in Amsterdam has reached more than 180 - which makes the city a true melting pot of cultures. Each brings their own stories and traditions in food and communities. On February 20, WorldTalks Amsterdam focuses on the colourful character of Amsterdam with entrepreneurs who will share their stories.

• What: WorldTalks Amsterdam | Flavors of Amsterdam
• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020
• Time: 6pm-7pm (Doors open from 5.30pm)
• Bites & music after: Find out more on the ITA website.
• Tickets: Register for free tickets and a free drink on the ITA website. This event is in English.

WorldTalks | Flavors of Amsterdam programme

Here's what you'll experience within the Flavors of Amsterdam programme:

Jonneke de Zeeuw

Jonneke de Zeeuw aka "Queen of Culinary Treasures", knows all the hidden culinary pearls in town. Via her platform Mooncake, food tours, articles and vlogs, she shares the dishes and places you've got to be acquainted with before you leave this planet and the reasons why! No trendy hotspots or chic restaurants, but places that are often surprisingly underexposed. From Syrian specialities to the secret of the best baklava in town, what are her favourite flavours of Amsterdam?

Gabriël Ercicia

Gabriël Ercicia is the programme manager for Huis Van Alle Talen (House Of All Languages) at the Public Library Amsterdam. This unique co-creation concept combines a multilingual book and media collection with matching cultural activities like spoken word. The aim is to activate a free flow of information and, most importantly, create an understanding between cultures and communities. How do they empower different cultures via storytelling?

Chad Bilyeu

Chad Bilyeu - "serial entrepreneur" and illustrator - is the founder of Chad in Amsterdam: an autobiographical comic book adventure of an atypical American who ended up in Amsterdam. A Cleveland native, he started the series of comic books, which, by creating scenes of humour-filled alienation, explore how one’s identity changes based on where they live, especially in relation to where they’re from. What’s his view on Amsterdam? And which stories and anecdotes does he highlight as a "new Amsterdammer"?

Angélica Dass

Angélica Dass is an award-winning photographer living in Madrid, Spain. She is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Humanæ Project, a collection of portraits that reveal the diverse beauty of human colours. The initiative has travelled to more than 30 countries across six continents to promote dialogue that challenges how we think about skin colour and ethnic identity.

Kirsten Berkx

Kirsten Berkx will open the evening with a spoken word performance.

Get inspired at WorldTalks Amsterdam

WorldTalks Amsterdam believes that there is a globally-minded audience in Amsterdam hungry for insights, connections and experiences beyond national borders. WorldTalks Amsterdam is a free event for both recently relocated expats and long-term residents.

Their doors are open to everyone interested in a global perspective. Whether you are an expat, a Dutch local who's internationally oriented, or simply a traveller passing through, you're all welcome to join their free events. WorldTalks Amsterdam is powered by Rabobank Amsterdam.

Book your tickets online

Attendance is free, but reservation is essential. Tickets include a free drink! Book your tickets on the ITA website.