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Mathilde Simon profiel Rotterdam Centrum
Written by Mathilde Simon
January 27, 2025
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After two years, we say goodbye to Elfie Tromp and welcome the new city poet of Rotterdam on Thursday 30 January. Do you want to be there for this unveiling? Then read on quickly.

On Thursday 30 January, alderman Said Kasmi will announce who the newest city poet and successor to Elfie Tromp will be. A festive unveiling, where you first listen to a musical poetry performance, after which the city poet will be unveiled in a festive manner.

One last performance

The evening begins with the final performance of the musical poetry performance “It depends on where you stand”, in which Tromp, together with musicians Keimpe de Jong and Bruno Ferro Xavier da Silva, presents the city poems of the past year.

The new city poet of Rotterdam

After this performance, alderman Said Kasmi will make the announcement. Following this, an introduction will take place with the new city poet who will delight our city with poems about Rotterdam's current affairs over the next two years. His/her poems can also be found on www.stadsdichter010.nl and on Instagram via @stadsdichter010.

Want to be there?

Yes, you can! The unveiling will take place in the Library Theater of the Rotterdam Library. Admission is free, but please register via this link!

Mathilde Simon profiel Rotterdam Centrum
Written by Mathilde Simon
January 27, 2025
Frontrunner
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