About
What to expect
The event brings stories, memories and conversation about the lasting impact of the colonial past in the former Dutch East Indies.
It is for people with a background in the former Dutch East Indies, especially people with ties to Papoea, and for anyone who wants to know more about the lasting influence of this shared past.
- Three-course dinner with stories in ingredients and spices
- Space to share experiences and listen
- Space to discover new perspectives
- Inspiring performances between courses
- Linked to the exhibition Tijd voor Papoea
Questions
When does Pelita Dialoogtafel start and end?
Pelita Dialoogtafel runs Saturday, 14 November 2026, 11:30 until 14:45.
Where is Pelita Dialoogtafel?
Pelita Dialoogtafel takes place at Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, Leiden.
How much are tickets for Pelita Dialoogtafel?
Pelita Dialoogtafel is free to enter.
What happens during the event?
A meeting with food and dialogue about the colonial past in the former Dutch East Indies.
A three-course dinner
Space to share experiences and listen
Space to discover new perspectives
Space for deepening and inspiring performances between courses
Link to the exhibition Tijd voor Papoea
Ingredients and spices tell stories of the former colony, connection and exchange
Indonesian events
Getting there
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL
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