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LaLaLand Netherlands

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July 5 & 6, 2025 on
Ruigoord, Amsterdam

July 5 & 6, 2025 at Ruigoord, Amsterdam

program 2025

More than 50 artists, writers and performers will be guests during LaLaLand Festival on July 5 & 6, 2025.

PyoubliThis year's winners are the renowned sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bhangash, the internationally renowned Qawwali Sisters with 20 nationalities, the AI artist Hasan shahrukh, the flute player J.A.Jayant with his quartet and tabla player ImranKhan.

We also have weer interesting talks, of oa Faridee the farmer and Tine Touber.

This year, during the festival weekend, we will also welcome old acquaintances, such as the dance company Kalpanarts, tabla player Heiko Dijker, DJ Mous and TRITHA.

There is cricket and hockey, the Diamond 2000 tire, a mantra circle and Viyu's Bollywooddance.

The extensive program 'yoga & inner strength' invites you to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of yoga, meditation and breathing. Participate in sessions and workshops led by renowned yoga teachers and spiritual guides such as Afke Reijenga, Ankesh Singh and Esmee Jiskoot.

Stroll through the market, taste Indian food street food and let yourself be carried away by the sounds and colours. LaLaLand is a wonderful experience for young and old!

Festival days

On Saturday the doors open at 12 and the program continues until 23. On Sunday we start at 9 with a beautiful morning concert and yoga and we close LaLaLand with a grand finale at 8pm.

LaLaLand Stages

On LaLaLand There are six indoor and outdoor stages: 1. Holi Stage (in the church of Ruigoord there is yoga to classical to electronic), 2. Felix Room (dedicated to Felix van Lamb's Ward, the founder of Indian Classical music in the Netherlands), 3. ChandiChowk (bands play on the square in front of the church, you can dance, join in and relax), 4. Yoga Pavilion (here you will find our extensive yoga program for all ages and levels and talks), 5. Art House (for modern art and workshops) 6. Chai & More (wander over to the Ruigoord Tea Garden where you can listen to Kirtan in the green grass).

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL LALALAND ARTISTS 2025 COMING SOON.

PLEASE NOTE: BELOW THE LALALAND PROGRAM OF 2024 IS STILL STANDING.

music

The music is super varied. We have the dazzling 10-piece band Dharavi Rocks, from the slums of Mumbai, Tritha and Friends with fusion and electronic set, the Cosmic Choir, Swaram and some Jazz, DJ Mous, DJ Thee J Johanz and the band Diamonds 2000. 

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classic

Indian classical music is about improvisations. That makes it exciting, lively and always different. In the Felix Room you can enjoy the best Indian and European musicians and dancers. They demonstrate the versatility of Indian classical styles and instruments. Young and old can also become acquainted with Indian rhythms and classical dance steps in a workshop. LaLaLand 2024 promises beautiful classical music from the South Indian violinists Mysore and Sumanth Manjunath, the Indian flute sisters Debopriya and Suschismita Chatterjee, the slide guitarist Manish Pingle, the sarangi player Sabir Khan, the sitar player Deobrat Mishra,dreef singer Marianne Svasek, tabla player Heiko Dijker and there is the premiere of Marma by the carnatic musician Chandana Bala Kalyan.
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dance

LaLaLand offers multiple dance performances. There is the Spanish Indian dance production 'Cuerpo Habitado', 'OTTA' by the Thudippu Dance Foundation, the contemporary dance company Kalpanarts, a Kuchipudi dance and a performance by the Drag Glam Trio.
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yoga

LaLaLand has an extensive yoga program. Expect traditional Hatha yoga, connecting classical Tantra, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin yoga, and the Shiva Shakti Dance. There is yoga for everyone: yoga diehards and first timers, children and the whole family. Afke Reijenga, one of the most famous yoginis in the Netherlands, provides part of the yoga program. Lessons are also given by Tina Rumenović, Lakshman Kharagjitsing, Lalí Rullens, Esmee Jiskoot and Arjuna van der Kooij.
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art

At LaLaLand, artists Subodh Kerkar, Jaap Kroon, Angelina Kumar, Priyam Redican and Martijn Baarda & Ari Jayaprakash show their work. From photography, video, visual arts, Gond art, to AI art.
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TALKS & POETRY

Talks are given by former NOS India correspondent Lucas Waagmeester, artist Subodh Kerkar, writer and poet Hans Plomp, author of 'the Bible Indian kitchen' Paulami Joshi, photographer Annelies Rigter and writer Shantie Singh. The Goan Queer Trio will discuss Queer and LGBTQ+ in India with the well-known Drag Queen Snorella. This year there will again be a spoken-word session by artist Priyam Redican.
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WORKSHOPS

There are various workshops at LaLaLand for all ages. Think of cricket, Kalaripayattu, Bollywood dance, Bhangra dance, classical music concert, sound healing, Gond Art and making your own instruments and participating in a drum circle.
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FooD

Enjoy this excellent choice of Indian food and drinks from Sergeant Pepper, Streatwise Naan Pizza & Solar Coffee, Just Yuhi Foods, Taste of Nepal, the Lassi Bar, Popcorn, Candyfloss, Frugurpop

MELA

Shop from the amazing options available at LaLaLand such as Karma Kouture, Mi Bella Moda, Ethnic Andaaz Sarees, Kanchic Sarees, Pashminas, Tribal Mist, Ethnic Andaaz Sarees, Henna, Energy Healing and Taletta & Zatara Jewelry.

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