
Connection cafe – 31 march
Join us on March 31st for a special Connection Café as we celebrate Sugar Feast! Experience the vibrant spirit of Sugar Feast with live music from a talented Syrian band, storytelling, DJ and the rich flavors of homemade Levantine food.
Tickets: €15 p.p. Included food and one drink!
Let’s gather around the table, embrace new beginnings, and strengthen the connections that make our community stronger!

performing Artists
Awn Maarof
Awn Maarof is a Syrian opera singer as a tenor voice. He has worked as a choir conductor and voice teacher at various music institutes and conservatory in Syria. Awn has also performed in various acts from operas, including Rigoletto, La Traviata, Tosca and Don Pasqual.
He has participated in opera singing masterclasses with various international singers like Andrea Bocelli, Stephane Sénéchal, Soumaya Hallak.
Additionally, he performed as a solo singer in many opera houses and music festivals in China, Greece, Algeria, Dubai and Lebanon. Recently he lives in the Netherlands to continue his studies, where he plays with many professional bands and musicians and also participates in the festivals, the important one it was last summer is Zwart cross
Kinan Abuakel
Kinan Abuakel is a Syrian Buzuk player. He graduated from the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus. He has performed with most Syrian orchestras and taught Buzuk at several music institutions in Damascus.
Additionally, he founded a private academy for teaching Arabic music in rural Damascus and is currently teaching music at various refugee centers in the Netherlands. Kinan is currently pursuing a master’s degree in music performance at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
Kinan has released two albums and received numerous awards for his work.
Recently he moved to the Netherlands, where he has performed at many festivals with professional Bands and musicians.
Hannibal Saad (Guitar)
Hannibal Saad, a skilled musician in the genres of jazz, rock, and electronic music, has captivated audiences with his guitar skills and has also worked as a music manager and festival director. His global experiences have enriched his musical repertoire.




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