Queen's Day weekend
I have had a tough week, with work and moving my stuff to the new wonderful apartment that I'll be sharing with my best friend Paulo. So, basically, not enough rest. Specially considering the best party in Amsterdam was arriving: Queen's Day!
For the ones who don't know, Queen's Day is a special day in The Netherlands, where the cities are open for everything. You can sell whatever you want on the street, clothing, shoes, books, glasses, cups, chairs, even food and beverages, or do crazy stuff like getting your group together dressed as priests and sell sex advices (for a joke) on the street!
But Amsterdam is the center point of this national party, where all major squares are transformed into huge dance arenas! And everyone comes here to have fun like wild people.
This year I really wanted to enjoy the event, and unfortunately ended up not taking too many photos for you to check, but it was a special weekend! A lot of friends, who actually live abroad, came here specially this weekend. And I really missed them, so it was awsom: Raimana, Albane, Antonio, Daniel, Sara... also nice to see my childhood friends David and Diogo!
With partner-in-crime Rodrigo
The crime ;-)
Friday night we started at a street party, hosted and sponsored by E-Messenger. Although it was cold outside (so we could not take off our jackets), this party was perfect to start since beer and wine were available for free and in large numbers! Music was also excelent, with a DJ hired from the UK. Awsom event, thanks to Paulo and his partners.
With Ray Slijngaard (from 2Unlimited)
Afterwards everyone went to Que Pasa, which I also went later, but I wanted to stop by at Zebra first. Inside I had a lot of fun, and was lucky to meet with Ray Slijngaard, from the former worldwide-known band 2Unlimited (who split up in my birthday, 17 April of 1996). I had a nice chat with him (this guy is an icon in the dance music scene!), and found out he is now busy with his own production company Rayvano Productions, which he named after his son. Really cool to meet you Ray!
With beautiful Alessandra
Saturday, after only 6 hours of sleep, I was awaken by a phone call to get ready and go party! I met with my dearest friend Lenny and Eveline with their crew. We walked around the city to later meet with Paulo and his crew. And then meet with Claudia and Pedro. Also with Bernardo and his crew. And then Caterina and hers... so many people!
We danced first at the SlamFM party at Rembrandtplein, where music was alright, but the place was too crowded. Still, we had a lot of fun! Later we headed on to the amazing "Fire!" party at Waterlooplein, where music was the top! I didn't stop dancing for a single minute! And the crowd (also too much) was wild wild wild!
with brother Paulo
Unfortunately all this parties stopped at 21:00, so we had to find another place to dance. First we tried De Kroon for a while, but later I remembered Zebra was hosting the Soigné party which I went last time and had a lot of fun. Again, the floor was hot with everyone dancing... another success of my dear crew of Barefoot Events! And I had the honour and pleasure of meeting again with Miss Chianty!
Miss Chianty
Now I believe is time to stop a bit. Calm down. Recover energy. Do a lot of Yoga, drink some coffee by the sun, breed the fresh air of the daylight. Next weeks I need to calm down. Specially because... my next party is in preparation... it will happen earlier then what you think ;-)
For the ones who don't know, Queen's Day is a special day in The Netherlands, where the cities are open for everything. You can sell whatever you want on the street, clothing, shoes, books, glasses, cups, chairs, even food and beverages, or do crazy stuff like getting your group together dressed as priests and sell sex advices (for a joke) on the street!
But Amsterdam is the center point of this national party, where all major squares are transformed into huge dance arenas! And everyone comes here to have fun like wild people.
This year I really wanted to enjoy the event, and unfortunately ended up not taking too many photos for you to check, but it was a special weekend! A lot of friends, who actually live abroad, came here specially this weekend. And I really missed them, so it was awsom: Raimana, Albane, Antonio, Daniel, Sara... also nice to see my childhood friends David and Diogo!
With partner-in-crime Rodrigo
The crime ;-)
Friday night we started at a street party, hosted and sponsored by E-Messenger. Although it was cold outside (so we could not take off our jackets), this party was perfect to start since beer and wine were available for free and in large numbers! Music was also excelent, with a DJ hired from the UK. Awsom event, thanks to Paulo and his partners.
With Ray Slijngaard (from 2Unlimited)
Afterwards everyone went to Que Pasa, which I also went later, but I wanted to stop by at Zebra first. Inside I had a lot of fun, and was lucky to meet with Ray Slijngaard, from the former worldwide-known band 2Unlimited (who split up in my birthday, 17 April of 1996). I had a nice chat with him (this guy is an icon in the dance music scene!), and found out he is now busy with his own production company Rayvano Productions, which he named after his son. Really cool to meet you Ray!
With beautiful Alessandra
Saturday, after only 6 hours of sleep, I was awaken by a phone call to get ready and go party! I met with my dearest friend Lenny and Eveline with their crew. We walked around the city to later meet with Paulo and his crew. And then meet with Claudia and Pedro. Also with Bernardo and his crew. And then Caterina and hers... so many people!
We danced first at the SlamFM party at Rembrandtplein, where music was alright, but the place was too crowded. Still, we had a lot of fun! Later we headed on to the amazing "Fire!" party at Waterlooplein, where music was the top! I didn't stop dancing for a single minute! And the crowd (also too much) was wild wild wild!
with brother Paulo
Unfortunately all this parties stopped at 21:00, so we had to find another place to dance. First we tried De Kroon for a while, but later I remembered Zebra was hosting the Soigné party which I went last time and had a lot of fun. Again, the floor was hot with everyone dancing... another success of my dear crew of Barefoot Events! And I had the honour and pleasure of meeting again with Miss Chianty!
Miss Chianty
Now I believe is time to stop a bit. Calm down. Recover energy. Do a lot of Yoga, drink some coffee by the sun, breed the fresh air of the daylight. Next weeks I need to calm down. Specially because... my next party is in preparation... it will happen earlier then what you think ;-)
Cool!!!Did you sleep well in your new place ;-)?
Posted by
Altijd op pad redactie | 10:38 AM
give more info about Ray Slijngaard (from 2Unlimited) !
Posted by
Anonymous | 2:09 PM