There is good news to share! Fundashon Plataforma Kultural has received a hard-fought subsidy increase so the activities for the elderly at Hòfi Kultural can continue!
Fundashon Plataforma Kultural (FPK), with Hòfi Kultural as location, made itself heard last summer. For months, the elderly performed at various locations, speaking to the press. There were also clear and sometimes emotional appeals from the elderly of Hòfi Kultural on social media to continue the activities at Hòfi Kultural.
During the press moments and also the speaking time in the Island Council, the board of FPK asked for attention for the Foundation, which was in financial distress, but also more broadly; for the entire cultural sector of Bonaire.
The redeeming message
Fundashon Plataforma Kultural is very pleased that the redeeming message recently came from OLB that a subsidy increase is possible. Last February 22, the current FPK board chairman Marieke Knol received the Zorgcontract for 2023 from the deputy of culture Elvis Tjin Asjoe at SKAL.
Making music and wellbeing
The activities for the elderly at Hòfi Kultural have thus been secured for this year. Groups of elderly people can continue to come to Hòfi Kultural every week and make music together and be creative. These activities are of great significance to the elderly and their well-being. The elderly can paint and do crafts at Hòfi Kultural. And there are several days when music is made. There is plenty of singing along and playing on, like kuarta, sinfonia and guitar. It goes without saying that it contributes to the preservation of Bonaire's cultural heritage, through the local instruments that are used and the local old songs that are played at Hòfi Kultural.
Are you a bit older now, and would you like to make music together? Then come and have a look at Hòfi Kultural. For the times of the activities, see www.hofikultural.com