Do the Lovedance!
One of the most important events in
Amsterdam, surely not exclusively for the gay community, as part of the Wereld
AIDS Nacht (the World AIDS Night). A must if you are visiting the city this
year towards the last days of November.
As
the autumn winds down and the temperatures oscillate around 0˚C, the grey sky
over the Dutch capital still enfolds a vibrant, feverish life that is
absolutely not a mere remembrance of those long gone bright summer evenings,
rather a palpitating magic substance in itself.
The
people of this wonderful city know, without any question, how to keep
themselves warm and active during the darkest, coldest months of the year:
festivals, concerts, parties and events of any sort, take place in the crowded
alleys and streets of the old centre, many of which dedicated to the gay scene.
The
World AIDS Night is probably the most important of the autumn: one night aimed
at informing and educating – especially youngsters – to the complexity of AIDS
problems and focused on the effectiveness of raising money for the AIDS Fonds.
Usually
held on the first night of December, in conjunction with the World AIDS Day,
this year the event has been moved up to the evening of November 30th.
It
does not really matter where you choose to stay with us: all our apartments in
the centre will surely be in the proximities of one of the clubs that celebrate
this special night. The NYX, in the central Reguliersdwaarstraat, the
effervescent Jimmy Woo, the outrageous Chicago Social Club, the AIR, Club
Church, Trouw, Doka, the sophisticated Supperclub and many more among the
craziest venues of Old Amsterdam will open their doors to a colorful crowd of
generations of gay and straight men and women, in the name of unity and
tolerance.
The
legendary Paradiso remains the true fulcrum of the event, offering, as usual,
an enviable schedule of live performances and DJ sets. A unique show that
delights residents and tourists from all over, every single year again, an
explosion of joy and wild frenzy, colorfully served by local and international
artists.
The
Lovedance’s website gives a clear explanation and unambiguous instructions on
how to select your attire for the night: surely “dress to impress”, colors,
bells, feathers and bizarre wigs are well accepted.
A
fun evening to spend with your friends and fellow travelers, up until the early
hours of the day, an unforgettable experience to live freely and exuberantly,
with carefreeness and awareness – at the same time but most importantly – of
the plague that hit hard thousands of homosexual communities in the whole
world.
Do
not forget to wear a red ribbon!
www.wereldaidsnacht.nl
www.lovedance.nl
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