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What to expect
In many Dutch homes Sinterklaas is celebrated on 5 December; this evening is for anyone who wants to spend it with others.
The evening starts at 16:30 with a warm cup of tea and time to arrive.
At 17:00 there is a soft gratitude meditation, followed by ceremonial cacao; joining the cacao is optional.
At 17:45 the Sinterklaas game begins with the small gifts everyone brought.
At 19:00 it is time for the potluck dinner: De Bewuste Community provides fresh vegan soup and everyone brings something to share.
- Small wrapped gift, max € 7.50
- Something tasty for the potluck dinner
- Preferably vegetarian or vegan
- A poem is nice but optional
- For everyone aged 18 and over
Questions
When does Sinterklaas Community Avond start and end?
Sinterklaas Community Avond runs Saturday, 5 December 2026, 16:30 until 21:30.
Where is Sinterklaas Community Avond?
Sinterklaas Community Avond takes place at Heerlijckheid Het Vormer, Vormerseweg 12, Wijchen.
How much are tickets for Sinterklaas Community Avond?
Tickets for Sinterklaas Community Avond cost from €18.30 on the official ticket shop.
What should I bring?
Bring three things:
A wrapped gift for someone else, with a maximum value of € 7.50
Something tasty for the potluck dinner, preferably vegetarian or vegan
Mostly yourself: you do not need to know anyone or prepare anything
A short poem with the gift is nice, but not required.
What will we eat and drink?
At 17:00 we drink ceremonial cacao together; joining is voluntary. At 19:00 is the potluck dinner: De Bewuste Community provides fresh vegan soup and everyone brings a dish to share.
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Getting there
Heerlijckheid Het Vormer, Vormerseweg 12, 6602 NC Wijchen, Gelderland, NL
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