Ons gans polderdorp
Stad der dromen
- Performance
- Festival
Date
01.05.2025 14:00
RESERVATION REQUIRED
Location
Sporthall Ekeren - close to the pool' de Schinde'
Oorderseweg 83
2180 Ekeren
The performance will take place outdoors.
On this day, you can also discover other sports at the sports day in Ekeren.
If you'd like to join in Irish dancing or be part of the performance, follow our Instagram page for more information: https://www.instagram.com/ons.gans.polderdorp/
If you'd like to try aerial silk, it will be possible after the performance.
Our Project: Our Goose Polder Village
A meeting between dance and our cultural heritage.
A solo dance performance in which Irish dance and aerial silk are combined, with the theme being our heritage, the goose riding tradition.
The performance is interactive!
The concept of turning goose riding into an artistic project is an exciting challenge. By showcasing the tradition of our village this way, we can introduce the audience to our cultural practices, spreading knowledge of our traditions and heritage.
Audience Interaction
We recreate the imperial goose riding with 4 king goose riders. The audience is part of the game. The winner then gets to see the show, where Irish dance and aerial silk represent the tradition. Afterward, we can play the game again, as the tradition dictates in every polder village.
Irish dancing refers to the sound of the horse, the rhythm, or bringing the folk dance back into the spotlight, such as during Saint Patrick's Day. If you come to watch and want to join in, speak to the speaker.
Aerial silk is the aerial dance in which the movements of a goose are depicted. The game of goose riding is a combination of ground dance and aerial dance.
What is Goose Riding?
Goose riding is a traditional sport from the polder villages. Originally, a (dead) goose was hung from a gallows in the village square, and riders on horseback would compete to tear off the goose’s head. The winner becomes the king of the polder village, and this is repeated in each village until all the kings are crowned.
Then comes the imperial riding, where the kings compete for the title of Emperor. The winner of this event comes from a specific polder village, and the next year the imperial riding takes place there. Each village has its own colors, so you know exactly who to support.
Goose riding is part of our intangible heritage and an important aspect of our culture.
See you soon!
Goose regards,
Our Goose Polder Village
A project by Stad der Dromen with support from Danspunt in the framework of Code Dans+.
About Stad der dromen
City of Dreams,
Dream with our City of Dreams.
Our goals and vision:
Promoting the art of magic.
The core idea of the City of Dreams is that artistic experiences should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or financial status.
Creating opportunities for other artistic and sports disciplines through collaboration.