PRIMITIVE EQUATIONS are invited by LiteSide festival to present the CHAIKHANA and conduct the following activities on the subject of Silk Road and its cultural legacy:

30.06.2012 location: Toko MC, Kleine Studio, Westergasterrein, Amsterdam

15.00 – 19.00 Chaikhana experience.
'Chaikhana' is the ancient teahouse along the legendary Silk Road that ran between Europe via Central Asia to China.
Stop your caravan, unload your mind from daily obligations and pop in to relax over cup of tea. Immerse in the atmosphere of Central Asian music and imagery and experience the timeless futurism of Central Asian civilization.
...........................free entrance..............................................

19.00 – 20.30 Central Asian cinema. TAKHIR AND ZUKHRA. Uzbekfilm 1946.1 h 24 min. Directed by : Nabi GANIEV (Наби ГАНИЕB) 

Based on the Uzbek story similar to Romeo and Juliet, Takhir and Zukhra are childhood sweethearts brought up together at the royal court, only to be torn apart as teenagers when Takhir is banished from the kingdom. Shot in shimmering black-and-white by Daniil Demutsky, the great cinematographer who also shot Dovzhenko's Arsenal and Earth, with eye-filling sets and costumes, TAKHIR AND ZUKHRA is a feast for the eyes and ears, with the magicaly beautiful Gulyam Aglayev and Yuldus Rysayeva as the enchanted lovers (it's hard to say who's prettier, Takhir or Zukhra) and Bollywood - style musical interludes in the bargain. Voice translation in Dutch.
.............................free entrance......................................



21.30 - 22.30 OMFO live concert with Jamil Al-Assadi, Latif Alobaidi, Fay Lovsky.

..........................entrance 13.50 Euro......................................

22.30 - 03.00 Primitive Equations DJ session with music and video's from Central Asia and Middle East.
.............................free entrance......................................

In the ger (Mongolian tent):

15.30 - 16.30 Chinese Tea tasting with the tea master Amanda Yiu from
Formocha Premium Tea
www.formocha.nl
..........................entrance 13.50 Euro......................................

01.07.2012

In Toko MC
13.00 - 19.00 Primitive Equations DJ session with music and video's from Central Asia and Middle East.
.............................free entrance......................................


In the ger (Mongolian tent):

17.00 - 18.00 Chinese Tea tasting with a tea master Amanda Yiu from
Formocha Premium Tea
www.formocha.nl
..........................entrance 13.50 Euro......................................


See full program and information on the LiteSide Festival at www.liteside.nl

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Шагаа биле! Shagaa, Tsagaan Sar, Losar

Primitive Equations (PEQ) continue research of the New Year rites and rituals from around the world. The lunisolar Tibetan calendar, adopted by Mongols and Tuvans marks the beginning of the New Water Dragon Year on February 22, 2012.

On this auspicious occasion you are all cordially invited to mark this day with PEQ. Known as Losar in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia, Shagaa is a Tuvan New Year - a day when display of hospitality and generosity is a way to welcome renewal and positive change.

Ceremonial and musical blessings will be conducted by our very special guests from the Republic of Tuva (Siberia). PEQ's DJ set will follow with exotic music and videos from around the world. Traditional Tuvan milk tea and rare beverages as well as delicious snacks will cheer your spirit up.
May your thoughts be clean and your future bright!
PEQ's tip: according to a centuries old tradition, greeting the Sun on the New Year's morning can be highly beneficial for you and those around you. Don't miss the sunrise on February 22 at 07:40 CET.

PROGRAM
1. Gathering
2. Altar building (bring your offerings for good fortune!)
3. Shagaa ceremony
4. Live Tuvan music and throat singing
5. PEQ's DJ set

This event is kindly hosted by Club Karlsson
Date: February 22, 2012
Time: 20:00. Please arrive on time (if late ring the bell at Karlsson)
Address: Club Karlsson, Keizersgracht 264, Amsterdam
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Enter the Dragon

Primitive Equations invite you to bestow the Five Blessings of harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity, celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Water Dragon - the genius of strength and hidden knowledge, the spirit of change, and the minister of the will of gods.Kindly hosted by Club Karlsson.
Date: January 22, 2012
Time: 20.30, Please arrive on time (if late ring the bell at Karlsson)
Address: Keizersgracht 26, Amsterdam
Dress code: Red


Program:
Tea ceremony: tasting the Ti Kuang Ying (the finest of Chinese oolongs)
Listening to incense: unfolding the shape of fragrance
Enchanted music and videos: sites and sounds of the Dragon
Exotic drinks & snacks

Contribution details and availability of place at primitiveequations@gmail.com.

Please, be sure to reserve!

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