De kleine Rinck is open!
During the winter of 2024-25, woodwork, painting, and sawing took place to transform the historic café space of the Rinck into a place for the neighborhood.
This place is now called . . . . 🥁 De kleine Rinck.
De kleine Rinck is not a café, but a community space. Because there is already enough public space disappearing. And money should not be a barrier to socializing.
Palestine message
At this moment, immense numbers of human lives in Palestine are being ended in the most horrible way. As a community center we do not want to look the other way. As we do not want to look the other way when it comes to the suffering caused by systems of oppression and colonization worldwide, past and present. We emphasize the rights and dignity of every human being on this planet, unconditionally.
Since 1948, all countries have been obliged under international law to help prevent or stop a suspected genocide. Including Belgium. As a community center, we call for political responsibility.
In times of polarization, it is important to sustain and foster connection. De Rinck wants to contribute to this by being a place for conversation, raising awareness, and solidarity. Racism, hatred against muslims, anti-semitism and all other forms of discrimination against human diversity are not welcome.