Free Heri Heri For All x The Black Hague Experience

• Date: 01 July
• Time: 19:00 - 23:00
• Location: Amare

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, the fifth edition of Free Heri Heri For All x The Black Hague Experience will take place. This anniversary event celebrates the rich culture of the Afro-diaspora in The Hague and offers space for reflection on the Dutch slavery past.

Program

Day program PAARD (12:30-17:00) - Free admission

A varied program with commemoration, presentations, black-owned entrepreneurs, art, music and children's activities. The full program can be found at paard.nl

Evening program Amare (19:00-23:00) - Free admission

Cultural Game Night for youth, black-owned entrepreneurs, various music, spoken word and dance performances focused on connection, solidarity and celebration.

What began as an initiative for connection and awareness has grown into a powerful event that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The organization lies with The Black Hague Experience represented by over 40 entrepreneurs and key figures from The Hague, in collaboration with pop stage PAARD, KIP Republic and this year for the first time also Amare. The program focuses on remembrance, education, community and empowerment, remembering, discussing and creatively shaping the slavery past. FHHFA x TBHE invites everyone to a day of meaning, music, food, stories and connection.

The Black Hague Experience: A Platform for Diversity and Creativity

The Black Hague Experience (TBHE) is a platform dedicated to making visible the cultural, social and creative contributions of The Hague's black community. The initiative highlights both the city's rich history and the contemporary impact of key black figures in fields such as art, music, fashion, politics, sports, welfare, healthcare and entrepreneurship. Through art and culture, TBHE challenges stereotypes, reinforces perspectives and creates connection between diverse communities. FHHFA x TBHE is more than an event, it is a movement built by and for the Afro community in The Hague. A place where the shared colonial and slavery past is remembered, cultural richness is celebrated and future-oriented dialogue is held. With the involvement of over 40 black owned businesses, young creators, grassroots organizations, key figures and social partners, TBHE bridges the past and present, contributing to collective awareness, pride and an inclusive future.

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