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Indo of the month 2019

Apr 26 2020

Jenifer Leidelmeijer

I’m Jenifer Leidelmeijer and I am a first-generation Dutch-Indonesian Mexican American also referred to as a “Latindo”. I grew up establishing multiple identities to maneuver through my diversified world as a child of immigrants, my father, Robert, is from the Netherlands and Mother, Maria, is from Mexico. For my parents and relatives, assimilating into the […]

Sep 06 2019

Cameron Dettman

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 […]

Aug 24 2019

David Bebelaar

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 […]

Jun 30 2019

Sjoekje Sasbone

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 […]

Jun 08 2019

Desiree \”Dessie\” Castro

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 […]

Jun 08 2019

Desiree \”Dessie\” Castro

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 […]

May 13 2019

Tasha Van Raalten-Howe

…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 […]

Mar 31 2019

Donni Anggraito

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 […]

Mar 03 2019

Yvonne \”Vonnie\” Eschweiler

Hey there ! I\’m Yvonne Eschweiler, but I\’m pretty sure there are many Yvonnes out there who go by the name \”Vonnie\”, guess that\’s an Indo thing, huh ? My dad is the Indo one, I always use him when people ask me what my ethnic background is, when the cops put \”H\” behind the […]

Mar 03 2019

Yvonne \”Vonnie\” Eschweiler

Hey there ! I\’m Yvonne Eschweiler, but I\’m pretty sure there are many Yvonnes out there who go by the name \”Vonnie\”, guess that\’s an Indo thing, huh ? My dad is the Indo one, I always use him when people ask me what my ethnic background is, when the cops put \”H\” behind the […]

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