SUNDAY 10 MARCH
12:00 – 16:00
The Indonesian word “nongkrong” roughly translates to hanging out or chilling with friends in an easy-going setting. This sets the tone for the Queer Programme, dedicated to create safer and accessible spaces for everyone, with a special focus on the queer Asian community– spaces to unwind, connect, and to be authentic. To maintain the easy-going spirit of nongkrong, we welcome everyone to join and leave at their leisure. The activities, except for the tai-chi workshop, overlap, allowing you to relish the space with a variety of experiences. Tea and snacks are on the house.
Practical information:
Date: Sunday 10 March
Time: 12:00-16:00
Location: SK4 in Studio/K is wheelchair accessible.
Free entry. No need to sign up.
12:00-12:45 – Tai Chi Workshop with Lee
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial arts form practiced for self-defense and health. The practice is popularly known for a series of slow gentle movements and meditative controlled breathing. In this workshop, you have the opportunity to experience and learn from the expertise of Lee, who will guide you through the art of Tai Chi.
Lee Teng Poh (he/him) works as an illustrator and barber within the queer community in Utrecht. In his spare time he loves to practice Tai Chi and Wushu Kung Fu.
13:00-15:00 – Sharing Circle with Marvin
Join our intimate Sharing Circle, hosted by Marvin. Voices are heard and stories unfold in this supportive and intentional space, inviting you to share, listen, and connect with fellow community members. Whether it’s personal experiences, thoughts, or simply a moment of reflection, the Sharing Circle is a place to foster understanding, empathy, and unity within our vibrant queer (Asian) family.
Marvin (he/him) is a queer psychologist, who believes that in shared experiences and narratives lies the foundation of acceptance and compassion. Diversity reveals the essence of self through the gaze of the other.
14:00-16:00 – Board Games with Maud x De Queer Schaakclub
Unplug from the digital world and join us for a nostalgic journey into the realm of board games. These games provide the perfect opportunity to bond, strategize and share laughs together. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the table, come join us.
Maud (she/they) is a passionate intersectional visionary and determined to leave the world a fairer place. Outside of the paid job in (cyber)security, Maud is an inexhaustible activist at Asian Raisins, drummer in a queer punk band and a fan of everything technology, art and humanity.
The Queer Schaakclub, based in Amsterdam, is an unique and inclusive community dedicated to bringing together LGBTQ+ individuals and allies through the love of the game of chess. At De Queer Schaakclub, the atmosphere is just as important as the game itself—accessible, not too serious, and infused with a generous dose of QUEER!
