Peace and Love Worldwide
Supporting people in need and uniting a global, welcoming, nation;
one beat, one smile, and one act of kindness at a time.
Upcoming events
[Workshop] Tissue paper painting – 18.05.2025
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Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: Kompaszaal, KNSM-Laan 311, 1019 LV Amsterdam
Unleash your artistic side as we explore the world of Tissue paper painting. Learn techniques, experiment with colours, and create your own masterpiece on paper. This event is perfect for beginners and art enthusiasts alike. Come solo or bring a friend for a wonderful experience; no experience needed!
Materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and get ready to have a blast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to paint with a twist!
Come to relax, and indulge in your artistic expression, while at the same time, contributing to a better world by spreading a message of peace, love, and unity. Proceeds from this workshop go to Red Cross, in a series of fundraisers organised by Peace with Smiles.
Drinks are available at the iconic location, Kompaszaal, where the local community comes together to celebrate life. So come on down and enjoy a cocktail while letting your creativity run loose.
This workshop is given by Nazli Kaya, of NakayaArt Studio, @nakaya_art.
Our Mission
Peace With Smiles is a movement that brings people together with a message of peace and unity. We organise fundraising events, mobilise communities, and support charities.
Born from a love of music and a deep passion for making a difference for good, Peace With Smiles is more than a charitable organisation; it’s a celebration of humanity. We invite people of all ages to join us in creating a world where peace is felt, harmony is heard, and unity thrives.
Through the power of music and love, we aim to spread joy and inspire meaningful change,, while also supporting people in need. We work to heal and connect a global, welcoming, nation of nurtured caring and generous spirit. In a simple quote; “May peace be forthcoming and its music everlasting”.
Join us as we make the world a better place.
Past events
JazzBroomSticked – 22.02.2025
[Live concert] by Andreas Panteli.
Percussion is freedom, and freedom is dreamy but also akin to chaos.
Chaos, though, can be intense and gutteral, and thusly is the drumming ethos.
In this event, The Godown welcomes back talented drummer, percussionist and passionate spirit Andreas Panteli, to perform original songs from his upcoming percussion album Jazzbroomsticked. The purpose of this concert is to show the breadth of percussive instruments both throughout music genres including jazz, rock, classical and others, as well as in the variability and unwavering magic of drum notes.
Having recently completed the incredible feat of a 170 hour drumming marathon to raise money for victims of war, Andreas is hosting this event to resume those amazing fundraising efforts by the community to help people in need. The event is also the result of a collaboration with the newly founded charity organisation Peace with Smiles (http://www.peacewithsmiles.com/) and the Red Cross.
Rhythms of Solidarity – 19.12.2024
[Live concert] Traditional folk music from Cyprus and neighbouring regions.
Lute and drums, a duet rooted in storytelling and rhythm. Charalambos and Andreas Panteli, bring to life a medley of folk songs and melodies from Cypriot and neighbouring music tradition.
In collaboration with the Fundraiser for Victims of War, which started with a drumming marathon in Amsterdam 2024, this event promotes the efforts for humanitarian aid, raising money for the Red Cross