Dag van Empathie: Emotienetwerken
Dag van Empathie: Emotienetwerken
Shows
On Sunday 3 May 2026, Empathy Day 2026 will take place at the International Theatre Amsterdam (ITA) from 12.30 pm to 3.00 pm. Together with artists, speakers and visitors, we will explore the power of empathy. The programme for Empathy Day 2026 consists of powerful discussions, workshops and special encounters. During this afternoon, we will call on everyone to put humanity first in the coming year.
Emotienetwerken
Discussions about heritage can get quite heated. Take, for example, the debates surrounding the history of slavery or the setting off of fireworks. In the Emotions Networks workshop, we look at the diverse feelings people have towards a heritage item, which can sometimes clash quite strongly. The aim of Emotion Networks is to provide insight into each other’s feelings regarding such an item, to foster mutual understanding, and to ensure that heritage contributes to this.
About Empathy Day
On 3 May 2026, on the eve of the National Remembrance Day and Liberation Day, it will be Empathy Day across the Netherlands. Since 2012, 3 May has been a special annual occasion when our diverse society comes together to get to know one another (again). Empathy Day encourages (unexpected) encounters between people from diverse backgrounds, walks of life and experiences. The better we get to know one another, the more space there is for genuine connection and empathy.