Casa Aurora: The Most Satisfying House Party
Casa Aurora's first night of funk, feels and giving backLast weekend I was exactly where I love to be. Somewhere between deep grooves and raw smiles, camera in hand, trying to capture the kind of night that moves you. The event? Casa Aurora. A brand-new house party with its heart in the right place. Not big, not flashy, but full of soul.
A Night That Just Felt Right
A Night That Just Felt RightCasa Aurora kicked off in May with its first edition and from the moment the music started, it was clear that this one was different. No overhype. No empty promises. Just a dancefloor built on pure feelgood energy.The music was a perfect mix of funk, nu-disco, jacking house and Chicago house. Not thrown together to tick boxes, but carefully blended to build something real. You could feel the love in every track. The DJs weren’t just mixing. They were telling a story. One that kept people moving and smiling without needing to know why.
It was the kind of vibe that doesn’t need words. Just a nod, a grin, a bassline. I saw people dancing like they’d known each other forever, even if they’d only just met.
A Place That Feels Like Home
What really stood out was how natural it all felt. Casa Aurora is more than a party. It’s a space where everyone is welcome. No egos. No judgment. Just good people and good music.You didn’t need to dress a certain way or know someone on the lineup. You just had to show up. The energy did the rest. I saw people who probably wouldn't cross paths in daily life dancing side by side, laughing, connecting, letting go.There’s something rare about that. A party that actually feels safe. Not because of security or rules, but because the people in the room all decided to look out for each other.
Party With a Purpose
And then there’s this. Every cent from the ticket sales went straight to Bahay Aurora, a children’s home in the Philippines. That’s not marketing fluff. That’s real support. Real lives being helped because people showed up to dance.I loved that. You could be on the floor, completely lost in the music, and still know that you were giving something back. No guilt. Just a full heart.As someone who was there to take photos, I usually stand at the edge of the room. But this time I didn’t feel on the outside. I was part of it. And I know I wasn’t the only one.
The Start of Something Beautiful
Casa Aurora is only just beginning, but it already feels like something that will last. Not because it’s trying to be big, but because it’s built on something real. Music, community, purpose. If you were there, you felt it. If you missed it, don’t worry. It will be back. And when it is, you’ll want to be part of it. I’ll probably be there. Camera ready.
METROPOOL HENGELO
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