Wijk 1803
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 t/m Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Mensja | [NL]
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For many, Baghdad evokes images of war and turmoil. For dancer Ali Zanad, it is the city of his childhood. In ‘Wijk 1803’, he revisits the square where he once played – a place full of life, danger, and unexpected beauty. There, among dust clouds and children’s laughter, dreams and reality collided.
Location
Parade/Tent paars
Duration
15 min.
Entrance fee
€ 8
Genre
Dans
Date
Thu, Aug 7, 2025 t/m Sat, Aug 9, 2025
Language
Er wordt niet gesproken
Accessibility
suitable for cognitive and/or intellectual disability
Through raw movement, he brings his memories back to life. Each gesture tells a story of falling and getting back up, of a child learning about the world with bare feet on hot stone. His dance reveals the deep bond we can have with a place – even when that place only exists in memory.
‘Wijk 1803’ is an ode to the power of remembering, to the resilience it takes to feel at home – wherever you may be. A performance that raises questions about who we are, where we come from, and what shapes us.
About Tent Paars
Hiphop centre Cypher HQ presents a unique mix of hiphop, dance, breaking, rap, spoken word, dance jams, battles and more in Tent Paars. From creation to education and event production: Cypher HQ builds a future for street culture – empowering, connecting and innovative.
Be surprised by performances from both renowned artists and local talent. Get ready for an exciting blend of rehearsed and improvised acts. Expect the unexpected and dive into the vibrant world of street culture!
‘Wijk 1803’ is an ode to the power of remembering, to the resilience it takes to feel at home – wherever you may be. A performance that raises questions about who we are, where we come from, and what shapes us.
About Tent Paars
Hiphop centre Cypher HQ presents a unique mix of hiphop, dance, breaking, rap, spoken word, dance jams, battles and more in Tent Paars. From creation to education and event production: Cypher HQ builds a future for street culture – empowering, connecting and innovative.
Be surprised by performances from both renowned artists and local talent. Get ready for an exciting blend of rehearsed and improvised acts. Expect the unexpected and dive into the vibrant world of street culture!
Credits
Danser/Performer Ali Zanad
Dramaturge Bart Deuss
Composer Bastian Benjamin
Costume Designe Esmeralda van Kekem
Lichtontwerp Wout Jansen
Foto megansimons.photography
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