We host warm, relaxed gatherings for people who want to meet others in a more real and meaningful way.
Our events are about connection, stories, curiosity, and feeling more at home with yourself, with others, and in the city. Sometimes we use conversation cards, sometimes we do simple dialogue exercises, sometimes we gather around food, creativity, or shared stories. But the heart is always the same: creating spaces where people can meet beyond small talk.
We are not a literal 'house' in the physical way, but we try to find third spaces and make them feel like home.
Chirok House is for open-minded people who enjoy honest conversations, new friendships, cultural exchange, and gentle community. You can come alone, with a friend, or with no idea what to expect. We will make sure the space feels welcoming.
✨ This community is a good fit if you enjoy meeting new people, learning more about human connection, listening to different experiences, and sharing at your own pace.
Hope to see you at one of our gatherings soon 🌿
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Our need for connection is deeply human. In this workshop, we’ll explore what it means to go beneath the surface. What makes a conversation feel real? What helps us feel safe enough to open up? Why can vulnerability feel scary, and why can it also bring us closer?
We’ll briefly touch on common humanity, empathy, compassion, storytelling, and active listening. But the focus is experiential: you will not only talk about connection, you will get to feel what creates it.
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# What we’ll do
We’ll move through simple connection exercises, playful prompts, storytelling moments, and small-group conversations. We’ll also use Elementales, our own conversation card game designed to help people move beyond the usual questions.
You can expect:
Warm tea and snacks
A small group of maximum 20 people
A gentle welcome and grounding exercise
A short introduction to common humanity and meaningful connection
Guided prompts and small-group conversations
A guided round with Elementales
A closing reflection to end the evening together
This is a guided, low-pressure evening for people who want to meet differently.
No pressure to overshare.
No need to be outgoing.
No need to come with someone.
You only share what feels right.
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# Who is it for?
This workshop is for people aged 18 to 35 who are curious about meeting others in a more real way.
Maybe you are new in Amsterdam.
Maybe you have lived here for years, but still crave deeper connection.
Maybe you are tired of conversations that never really go anywhere.
Maybe you want to meet people, but not in a loud, forced, or performative setting.
Maybe you are simply curious what happens when people slow down and listen differently.
Coming alone is not only okay. It is very welcome.
The workshop takes place on Thursday 18 June, from 19:30 to 22:00, at Huis van de Buurt De Boomsspijker in Amsterdam.
The workshop will be facilitated in English.
It is free to join, but spots are limited to keep the group small and personal. If the event is full, you can join the waitlist and we will contact you if a place opens.
Come as you are. Leave feeling a little more connected, and a little more seen.
