Forget to Remember 2025
Who do we remember? And who do we forget?
Forget to Remember brings to life underexposed stories from the history of colonialism and enslavement, told from the perspective of women of color. Through a combination of music, dance, spoken word and performance, past and present come together on a journey through time and space.
Together with Shishani & Sisterhood and DOX, Sites of Memory works to highlight the voices of women role models from history. Their stories, often ignored in the writing of history, are given the space they deserve in Forget to Remember.
The performance is an immersive experience that brings the audience to a world of rhythms, movement, and powerful stories. Through the eyes of contemporary female and non-binary artists, the legacy of colonial histories is re-examined and connected to our current times.
With a collective of talented creators, a layered, artistic creation is brought to life that not only confronts, but also connects and inspires.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to collectively remember stories that should not be forgotten!
Haarlem​
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Fri 4 July ​​
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19:30 (premiere)​​
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Sat 5 July
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13:30
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16:00
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Sun 6 July
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16:00
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19:30 ​​​​
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Credits
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Concept: Shishani, Katy Streek, Jennifer Tosch
Research: Jennifer Tosch, Mapping Slavery Netherlands
Musical Direction: Shishani
Choreography: Jomecia Oosterwolde
Artistic Coordination: Gina-Alina Patilea
Direction: Jennifer van der Schaaf
Vocalist, Musician, Storyteller: Shishani
Storyteller: Tieka Masfar
Dancer, Pencak Silat: Asih Nije-Sungkono
Choreographer, Dancer, Storyteller: Jomecia Oosterwolde
Storyteller, Musician, Dancer: Wulan Dumatubun
Costume Design: Alejita
Scenography and Symbol Design: Judith Westerveld
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This performance is a collaboration between Sites of Memory, Shishani & Sisterhood, and DOX.
Partners: Amsterdam Museum, Theater Bellevue, Nowhere, H’ART Museum
Forget to Remember (Amsterdam) was made possible with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten, Province of North Holland, VSBfonds, and Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst.
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The performance features Dutch, English, Oshiwambo, and Sranan Tongo.
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​​ About Shishani & Sisterhood
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In 2021, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Shishani founded the collective Sisterhood. Through music, dance and storytelling, this unique group of performers puts the voices of women and queer individuals at the center of their work. Their focus is on creating a space where unheard stories, memories and the legacy of the colonial past are transformed into new, shared narratives.
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