VOX POPS
MOMENT WITH... Rotterdam Central District is a district in development. To get a better sense of the local look and feel, we took to the streets to ask you, our readers, if the cultural offering is enough. On a sunny winter’s day, you gave us lots of fantastic tips and ideas.
JULES SEKIMONYO (28)
‘What springs to mind when I think of culture in this area are De Doelen, Pathé and Scapino Ballet. But it’s always busy here
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on Friday nights, too. Around city hall and Hofplein there are activities and small events going on with fun stuff to do. The cultural scene is varied enough here in RCD.’
KERRY (19)
‘I think it’s a good thing if people can express themselves. There’s not a massive amount of art in this district, so that would definitely give it some more charisma. It would be exciting if the city presented more art. Things like exhibitions, graffiti or dance. A little more freedom in what’s possible
TEXT Céline Boute
PHOTOGRAPHY Ruben Stam
could make it more lively.’
LALU IRGA (26)
‘It feels weird to think about this now because the cultural offering has been so thin for a while. I think what’s missing in the Central District is a place where people can gather to share thoughts and ideas. It would add an extra dimension if you had that here amid all the grey buildings.’
