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Activities

Gatherings, cultural days and shared meals

BLB organises moments to meet one another and to share something of Congo: a cultural day, an information afternoon or a meal. What's planned is shown at the top.

Looking ahead to 2027

BLB Nijmegen is looking ahead to 2027. On 7 August, a special day of remembrance is planned for the victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Previously organised

A look back at earlier gatherings and activities by BLB Nijmegen.

Past

Information and integration

Your future in the Netherlands

An afternoon about daily life in the Netherlands: integration, funeral insurance, pensions and financial security. Free entry, everyone welcome.

Time:
16:00 – 18:00
Location:
Nieuwe Nonnendaalseweg 98, Nijmegen
Past

Independence Day of the DRC

The greatness and beauty of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The independence of the DRC celebrated with music, dance, art, Congolese dishes, speakers and a friendly football match.

Location:
Nijmegen Centraal Station
Past

Cultural Day in Nijmegen

Healthcare in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Netherlands

Presentations and conversations about the differences and similarities between healthcare in the DRC and in the Netherlands, with cultural exchange around it.

Time:
14:00 – 18:00
Location:
Nijmegen
Past

Congolese meal

Eating together around Congolese cuisine: tasting dishes and hearing where they come from.

Short recording of the Congolese meal on 29 April 2024

Images from earlier gatherings

Photos from the foundation's archive.

Participants at a BLB gathering, photographed together.
Attendees seated at a table during a BLB gathering.
Attendees in a hall with tables during a BLB gathering.
BLB Gathering: Connecting Cultures, Understanding Each Other and Working Together

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