Lewenborg has a scoop. Lewenborg is the first district in the city to have a district poet: Ronald IJpma. In his role as neighborhood poet, Ronald will, among other things, write about the neighborhood and be involved in activities related to poetry.
Closer. Ronald IJpma will fulfill this role for at least one year. As a neighborhood poet, Ronald will write and recite poems about topics that are important in the neighborhood. He will also be involved in organizing activities around poetry and spoken word.
In his daily life, Ronald works as a bus driver at Qbuzz. He even wrote a rap about his life and work as a bus driver. His talent for poetry has not gone unnoticed by the management, who are now considering using Ronald’s rap as a figurehead for the recruitment of new employees. Poetry is deeply woven into Ronald’s life. He has already collaborated with Forum to use his language skills to discuss low literacy, and he also provides Spoken Word lessons for asylum seekers.
The district poet will be introduced to the district on Saturday, May 11, in Het Dok, Lewenborg. Cultural coach Michiel will officially introduce him to the neighborhood at 1 p.m. During the presentation you will find out what Ronald will do for the neighborhood and you can of course become acquainted with his poetry. There is also a nice surprise act planned.
