For us, freedom is not just about living in a democratic society—it also means having access to healthy food and a strong connection with the community, no matter your financial situation. That’s why Stads–land, in collaboration with Mezrab and local urban farmers, is hosting a Freedom Meal on May 5th:

– A shared dinner at the dock: together with local chefs we prepare diverse vegetarian dishes made with fresh produce from our Amsterdam-based farmers.

– After dinner, a storytelling program: Mezrab gathers the world’s best storytellers to weave true, mythical, fabulous, and comedic tales about how (local) food connects and liberates us.

Everyone is welcome to join us – the program is free of charge. So bring your aunt, neighbor, friend or meet a stranger at the table.

*the storytelling program indoors is freely accessible from 19.30. The shared dinner at the dock has limited seating and is free on reservation: https://stadsland.com/en/4/.

This program is made possible with the support of De Regenboog Groep, Buurtteam Amsterdam, the Amsterdam 4 and 5 May Committee, Fonds voor Oost, and the Municipality of Amsterdam.

And is organised by:

Stads–land is a project for social urban agriculture. We explore ways to contribute to a fairer, healthier, and more local food system in cities—one that benefits people, plants, animals, and the city itself. We do this together with the community: we experiment, taste, research, but most of all, we take action! You can read more on our website: www.stadsland.com.

The Mezrab is a cultural center in Amsterdam that provides the stage for storytelling, music, and other related art forms. When It was founded in 2004 the Mezrab could fit into a tiny tea shop in the center of town. In the past years it has grown in size and scope, attracting hundreds of visitors from all over the world. The House of Stories: www.mezrab.nl.