representasian & bloemstraat: an afternoon showcasing south asian culture // safiya haneen, yusuf suave & more

UK-based RepresentAsian and community collective Bloemstraat invite you to join for an afternoon showcasing the best of South Asian culture.
We've teamed up with Asian Pride NL - an organisation dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Asian LGBTQ+ community - to bring you a selection of short films from contemporary South Asian filmmakers telling colourful stories of queer joy and resilience from their communities.
Following the films, get comfortable at murmur for food by Nikita’s Thattukada, talks and DJ sets from Safiya Haneen, Yusuf Suave and more. Full program to be announced!
All proceeds from the event will go to Regenboog Groep’s program supporting LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
15:00: Doors
16:00: Short films, curated by Asian Pride NL
17:00: Talk and performances exploring South Asian representation and experiences across culture
17:45: Music by Safiya Haneen, Yusuf Suave and more
More about @RepresentAsian_UK: Founded by siblings, Safiya Haneen and Yusuf Suave, RepresentAsian is a platform dedicated to exploring and platforming South Asian representation within electronic music and beyond via their podcast, clubnights, cultural events and more.
More about @bloemstraat: Bloemstraat is a community-driven platform hosting events that explore freedom, resistance, and liberation. We collaborate with other grassroots initiatives in Amsterdam to share independent film, music, talks, and workshops, creating small, joyful spaces that aim to spark solidarity and cross-movement collaboration.
More about @AsianPride.NL: Asian Pride NL is dedicated to the representation and visibility of Asian Queers in the Netherlands, Europe and worldwide.