Diaspora Rising is a new cultural event initiated by Chandler (LouLou Pogi), a 27-year-old drag artist with Filipino roots.

On 19 September 2026, Textielhuis in Kortrijk will become a space for celebration, creativity, and connection, bringing together Asian creatives, performers, makers, and community members. This event is organised in collaboration with DURF2030, Bolwerk and Asian Persuasion.

At its heart, Diaspora Rising celebrates the richness and diversity of Asian identities, stories and artistic expression.

For this first edition, visitors can enjoy performances in music, dance and drag, alongside Asian food available throughout the day. An Artist Alley will showcase handmade creations by artists and makers, creating opportunities to discover unique work and support independent creatives.

Programme

• 12:00 Doors + Artist Alley + Secret Karaoke

• From 12:00 ongoing ︳Food by Mongmo Store

• 14:00 - 15:00 ︳Origami Worskhop by Les Origamis de Tatie

• 15:00 Orienthao (music)

• 16:00 KC Woong (music)

• 18:00 ︳End Artist Alley

• 19:00 Evening performances:

  • Host LouLou Pogi (drag)

  • Puki Harana (drag)

  • Spidercxnt (pole dance)

  30min. break

• 20:00 Akshit Dhall (music)

  30min. break

• 21:30 ROIL (music)

• 22:30 End of event

Diaspora Rising is part of GeDurft!, an initiative by DURF2030 that supports young people in developing cultural projects rooted in their own ideas, experiences, and communities. At the intersection of art, creativity, and mental wellbeing, the programme encourages resilience, connection, and self-expression through culture.