Pre-conference Powwow, Friday 12 June, 12:00 to 23:00*

On the day before the ProZ.com 2015 international conference, we will be meeting for the first time --or again-- to start networking and having fun before moving into learning on Saturday. This Powwow is also open to people not registered for the conference.


* As not all conference attenders will be arriving in Rotterdam at the same time, the pre-conference powwow has been divided into three (3) parts. You are welcome to join us for any or (we hope) all parts:


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• PART ONE: Boat trip to Kinderdijk - 12:00 to 16:00

Rotterdam is a modern city, but only 15km away is the largest collection (19 in total) of genuine working windmills anywhere in the Netherlands, so probably anywhere in the world. They were constructed in around 1740 to drain the land and have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Their name is Kinderdijk. A boat trip to Kinderdijk starts from right outside the Inntel Rotterdam Centre Hotel (conference venue), which is also the starting point of the walking tour (part two of the powwow).

The journey on this traditional old boat to Kinderdijk takes about 1 hour and you will have 1½ hours there to look around before the leisurely sail back to Rotterdam. Drinks and snacks are available on the boat.  Tickets will be purchased on the boat (€15), but reservations may be made in advance (just let me know). More information on this boat trip is available on www.kinderdijk.com.



 
 

• PART TWO: Walking tour of Rotterdam - 16:30 to 18:30

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This will be led by true Rotterdammer, translator and ProZ.com member Albert Stufkens. Albert has previously organised very successful powwows in Rotterdam and knows the city as well as anyone. Starting from the Inntel Rotterdam Centre Hotel (conference venue), we will visit the waterfront areas, the museum park, sculpture promenade, the new Central Station and pass through a revamped shopping mall, a street dedicated to fashion, the famous Lijnbaan, the shopping ‘canyon’, to the Laurens Church (near the birthplace of Erasmus), the Cube Houses, the Oudehaven (open air inland-shipping museum) and finally the amazing Markthal.

Opened only last October, this incredible horseshoe shaped building has already achieved worldwide recognition. In addition to food stalls from around the world, it also has great views of the painted ceiling, already being called the ‘Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam’. We will stop here for a look round before moving on to the restaurant.


       
 
 

• PART THREE: Indonesian ‘Rice Table’ meal - 19:30 to 23:00


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The Dutch do not really have a ‘cuisine’ of their own but their rich history in the Far East and especially in Indonesia has made the famous Rice Table a national speciality. You will have at least 16 different dishes, hot and cold, mild and spicy and naturally with plenty of vegetarian options. Price: € 30 per person. Advance payment will be required to secure your booking, details will be sent to those of you who make a reservation. If you are also attending the post-conference powwow on Sunday you can reserve both meals for € 75, saving € 5 on the individual prices. Bookings received by 31 May will be guaranteed, after that date it will be subject to availability.

 




As this meal will contain many small dishes it will be served in buffet form. That means you can take small amounts and try as many different dishes as possible - much easier than passing things around the table. Help yourself to what you know you like and try a small amount of something you have never seen (or tasted) before. Dishes will be clearly labelled (in English) so you can see which are meat dishes and which are vegetable dishes – it’s not always easy to tell just by looking! If you have special dietary requirements please let us know in advance and we will do our best to cater for them.

MENU

Nasi putih (boiled white rice)

Krupuk udang (prawn crackers)

Sayur lodeh (stock with vegetables and coconut milk)

Acor campur (mixed sweet and sour)

Godo gado (vegetables in a peanut sauce)

Serundeng (fried coconut)

Sambal goreng kentang kering (sweet fried potatoes)

Rujak manis (fruit in a sweet and sour sauce)

Sambal goreng telor (boiled egg in a curry chilli sauce)

Sambal goreng tauge (bean sprouts in a chilli sauce)

Samba! goreng buncis (green beans in a chilli sauce)

Sambal goreng tahu (soya beans in a chilli sauce)

Daging rujak (stewed beef in a chilli sauce)

Daging semur (stewed beef with onions)

Babi kecap (pork in a soy sauce)

Sate babi (pork satay)

Sambal bajak (flavoured chilli sauce)

Sambal manis (sweet flavoured chilli sauce - hot! )

IMPORTANT: Please note that these costs are NOT included in the conference fee. By confirming your attendance on this page, you will be committing yourself to payment, as dinner seats will be reserved in advance.

To signup to this powwow, just click on Signup to this powwow below on this page. To confirm your attendance, just click on the following link: http://proz.com/cpw/5248?conf=y

Thanks!

Nigel