LET THE HISTORICAL FACTS SPEAK UP. The King of the Netherlands today apologized to Indonesia for the excessive violence committed by Dutch military personnel in the years following the Japanese occupation. It is a first step in the right direction, but no more than that. In his speech, the king forgot to mention that in […]
Grilled Satay at BBQ’s. The smell of Durians in the fridge. My aunt chanting in the afternoons. I have always treasured my Indonesian heritage. It has influenced me since I was a young boy. After Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, World War II was over in The Dutch East Indies and the rest of […]
I was born in Toronto in 1963. My father was 23 years old when I was born. When I was 3 years old, my Oma passed away. My dad, now 26, has lost both his parents. My childhood was influenced by the experiences of my father, and the scars he carried. In 1973, I had […]
What does the ‘Indische Kwestie’ mean? We want the recognition of and apology for the improper treatment of the Dutch from the Dutch East Indies by the successive Dutch governments after WWII. This also means paying back salaries to soldiers and civil servants for the 41 months of war they endured during which they weren’t paid […]
Long pause…“Give it a try.” “No. It’s ok…(awkward chuckle) I don’t want to say this wrong.” “You’ll say it wrong but try. I won’t die or explode… c’mon… just try it.” “Ok….Saah joke ka gee?” “See! I’m fine. (Smiling) Also that’s wrong. It’s pronounced ‘shoek’ya’” This has been the beginning of every single conversation I’ve […]
Hello there, My name is Desiree “Dessie” Castro, the oldest of 3 siblings, Danielle, Deana and Dylan. Proudly I can say that I was raised with “Indo” family values by my oma Eleonore “Noortje” Barkey- Passage who some of you may know from Facebook when my uncle Bernhard \”Ottie\” Passage mentions her in his postings […]
Hello there, My name is Desiree “Dessie” Castro, the oldest of 3 siblings, Danielle, Deana and Dylan. Proudly I can say that I was raised with “Indo” family values by my oma Eleonore “Noortje” Barkey- Passage who some of you may know from Facebook when my uncle Bernhard \”Ottie\” Passage mentions her in his postings […]
…I know what you are thinking… She doesn’t look Indonesian; she looks Hispanic or Indian or Middle Eastern. At least that is what everyone else seems to think! I am constantly approached by people asking if I am one of the mentioned above or they simply start speaking Spanish to me or hand me leaflets […]
My Indo Legacy ! Since the dawn of time, human beings have been on a relentless search for a sense of belonging. For people all across the globe, identifying with a particular culture is a vital aspect of one\’s identity. But how does one define cultural identity? Better yet – is it the people that […]
Wanted Dutch/Indo WWII Veterans who are still among us ! Please share ! In the context of 75 years of liberation in 2019/2020, we are still making an ultimate attempt to find living WWII Dutch/Indo veterans at home and abroad who are still entitled to a military honor! Who are we looking for? Living Dutch/Indo […]
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