15:45-16:00 | doors open
16:00-16:30 | kick-off and getting to know each other
16:30-18:00 | workshops
18:00-19:00 | after talk + food (optional)

The Caribbean may be far away on the map but for many at the HU it’s close to their hearts. From students who grew up in the Netherlands but have a lot of family in the Caribbean to students who came from the Caribbean to study here. During this Creativity Club, we will put Caribbean culture in the spotlight!

The Caribbean islands are the breeding ground of many creative expressions. Join one of the workshops to celebrate, share and or learn about Caribbean culture. We will finish off by socialising together over a snack and a drink.

Bucket drumming – rhythm & flow
During this workshop, we will try body percussion and bucket drumming and get creative with rhythm and language. With the help of Riëndy “Ray Vibes” Holder, you will learn to create connections via rhythm (the ‘heartbeat’) and language (spoken word, rap or singing) in a way that feels authentic to your style. Riëndy was born on Curaçao, grew up partly on Bonaire and dedicates himself to music, entertainment and talent development within the Dutch Caribbean community as an artist, cultural coach and teacher.

Bachata dancing
After a small warm-up we get down to the basics of bachata with the help of Junior Tromp. He himself came from Aruba to the Netherlands to study at the HU and has participated in many dance competitions in different styles. At the end of the workshop, you will have learned a small choreography to swinging Caribbean music. Will you join? We recommend putting on comfortable clothes you can move well in.

Art and cultural expressions are a reflection of the time we live in. So what better way to explore and shape the topics that matter to you, than by getting creative with them yourself? Each edition focuses on a theme that resonates with you, accompanied by workshops that dive deeper into it. Share your thoughts with fellow students, and pick up new creative skills along the way.

The event is open to both Dutch-speaking and international students. If you have special needs or requests, we would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you. Please contact us at podium@hu.nl.