Amari Luma #2

The world of the Roma 

Amari Luma or 'Our World' in romance brings the Ghent Roma people to the Handelsbeurs for an atmospheric evening. All feelings resonate intensely, from the greatest sadness to exuberant joy. They merge into one big music festival. 

Expect local snacks and, above all, a celebration of traditional music, from the Balkan countries to Spain. 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Music workshop by Barbora Botosova 

Follow a workshop with the famous Slovak Roma violinist Barbora Botosova. She teaches acoustic string instruments the tricks of the trade.

• max. 20 people – price €10 cash on site
• Registration viamuziekworkshopamariluma@gmail.com

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Lecture  'We are the Roma'

Learn more about the Roma community from Janneta Danyiova from the Ghent SEER VZW and the Slovak Roma expert Lydia Gabcova.

• max. 50 people – free with concert ticket from €5 
• Registration via lectureromaamariluma@gmail.com

8:15 PM - 11 PM The concerts

The famous violinist Barbora Botosova and cimbalon player Giani Lincan are guests of honor at the concert. Furthermore, the following projects alternate:

• Django and Roma From Slovakia
  Project under the artistic direction of Fapy Lafertin and Martin Balogh
• Kosice Expres
  Project of Roma from the city of Kosice in Slovakia who play traditional music under the artistic direction of Oto Bunda
• Gitano Familia
  Project between Roma and non-Roma artists under the artistic direction of Wouter Vandenabeele

To conclude in the foyer:

• Ghent Caravan
  Socio-cultural project between Roma and non-Roma of Ghent
  Madam Fortuna vzw in collaboration with With the dirty guests, with artistic direction by Martin Balogh and Wouter Vandenabeele

Amari Luma is an annual event at various locations, including the Handelsbeurs.

AMARO vzw in collaboration with De Centrale, Madam Fortuna and Handelsbeurs Concert Hall
With the support of the City of Ghent and the Flemish Government