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Vega Special 5 Hotspots that serve vega food

10 Eindhoven Library The City’s Living Room

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Bandy as a dynamic alternative for ice hockey

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Visit Brabant 6 new exhibitions in museums in Brabant

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“De kogel is door de kerk” The Dutch love proverbs, and you may have come across this phrase from time to time. But has someone literally shot a church? The answer is yes, 450 years ago.

The phrase is a reference to a cannonball that was shot into the Sint Bavo Cathedral at the Siege of Haarlem, which can still be seen today.

However, the proverb itself did not come into being until 200 years later, when Dutch author Carolus Tuinman wrote about the incident. He points out that an enemy who dares to shoot at a church is undeterred by anything, and fears and respects nothing.

This phrase is often translated into English as “a decision has been made” or “the die is cast”, but I think a better translation is another ancient historical reference: “crossing the Rubicon”. When Caesar took his armies across the river in 49 BC, there was no going back. He made a decision that would inevitably lead to war. “De kogel is door de kerk” has that same feeling of a step that cannot be undone, a decision that makes everything that follows inevitable.

Licorice Abuse is Real More than half of adults dislike the taste of licorice, and only 3% of people say that they liked licorice as a child. However, licorice is a beloved treat in the Netherlands and in Nordic countries. In fact, the Dutch consume over 4 pounds of licorice a person per year, and 20% of all candy sold in the Netherlands is licorice.

Horrifyingly, this isn’t even the normal licorice that the rest of us know and hate: it’s salty licorice, known locally as “drop”.

In ancient times, licorice was known for its medicinal benefits: licorice root has natural compounds that make it sweeter than sugar, is an expectorant and good for coughs, and was used by Alexander the Great to reduce thirst in marching armies.

Interestingly, the love of licorice flavor appears to have a genetic component: like cilantro, some people have a natural aversion to the flavor, while aversion to the smell appears to be a learned behavior. And recently scientists have begun to warn that consuming large quantities of licorice can dangerously deplete potassium in the body, affecting the heart and causing a variety of symptoms. So, if you don’t want to join your Dutch friends in indulging in their terrible treat, you have an excuse.

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Hotspots that serve

We Know Burgers

PHOOD Kitchen

We Know Burgers stands for eating good,

A color-inspired kitchen with plants, herbs and

responsible, and affordable food in a relaxed

vegetables that are locally grown. This can be

environment.

delicious

found at the monumental and industrial ‘Campina

hamburgers, they also have several options in

terrain’ in Eindhoven. It is a breathtaking place

vegetarian burgers. Because someone who knows

where healthy food, design and entertainment

how to make good burgers, should also know how

come

to make good vegetarian ones!

overlooking the urban farm in the restaurant. For

Next

to

the

most

together.

At

PHOOD

you

eat

while

the programming they work together with festival On the menu you can find - amongst others - the

organizers like ‘one of the guys’ and ‘patroon’, to

asparagus burger and the ‘tomeatoburger’. An

create a new form of corona-proof partying. They

exclusive burger is the Dutch Weed Burger. This

regularly have new innovative projects, so make

is one of the healthiest burgers in the world, with

sure to keep an eye out!

seaweed as a delicious condiment. The patty is made of protein-rich, salty soy flakes and the

PHOOD serves a plant-based farm to table

powerful Royal Kumbu. The Dutch Weed Burger is

menu - where you can join a three-course meal

fully plant-based, which means vegan. We Know

- and unique bites, directly from the grounds of

Burgers has new vegetarian burgers regularly, so

Eindhoven to your plate. Try the locally brewed gin

make sure to follow them on their Facebook and

of their neighbor Bottle Distillery.

Instagram and keep an eye out for their website!

Hugo van der Goeslaan 2-03, Eindhoven

Vega special

vega food Tea Stories Tea Stories serves high-quality tea and bubble tea paired with fresh and seasonal plant-based food. Together with its calm and serene interior, the tearoom really inspires a more mindful and conscious way of living. They provide catering for small events and businesses and organize workshops and events regularly. Be sure to try out their warm or cold matcha latte with tapioca bubble made with the finest matcha powder directly from Japan! www.goodteastories.com

Chidóz For almost three years, Chidóz has been based on the Keizersgracht in Eindhoven.

Meanwhile, they already have 7 branches throughout the Netherlands and are serving innovative Mexican dishes. Next to their slow cooked meat, for which they are well-known, they have a lot of choices when it comes to vegetarian and vegan options. Like the vegan burrito with sweet potato and the power burrito with delicious goat cheese.

They also just added their new option to the

Pim’s Potatoes

Pure passion, and you can taste it!

menu: vegan minced meat! This is made from

A classic straight from Dutch soil: the potato.

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Recognisable and yet surprising. If you visit us expecting

market and is flavored with Mexican spices.

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potatoes are wearing a worldly jacket. Stylish, innovating

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EINDHOVEN LIBRARY THE CITY’S LIVING ROOM

Everyone is welcome in the Eindhoven Library. Here you will find the most beautiful books. There is enough space to study and work for free, even if you’re not a member. Coffee will be ready for you in our Library Café.

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Take a look at the collection of English, Italian and Chinese children’s books.

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Cycle in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh Cycling and walking are the nicest ways to discover North Brabant. The Van Gogh cycle route invites you to become inspired by the countryside that was so close to Vincent’s heart. The route is made up of ten loops throughout the province, including one in Eindhoven.

Vincent van Gogh was born and grew up in North Brabant. It was here that he found inspiration, first began sketching, and where he developed into a painter. Vincent gave painting lessons to three of his students in Eindhoven from 1883 to 1885, when he lived in the nearby village of Nuenen. He also bought his painting supplies there and had lithographs printed.

Van Gogh highlights The Van Gogh cycle route in Eindhoven is 39 kilometers long and takes you past various Van Gogh highlights. These include the Kollen Watermill and the Opwetten Watermill, both of which Vincent painted. You can also cycle along the world-famous Van Gogh-Roosegaarde cycle path, where after dark, thousands of tiny stones light up in the cycle path. It’s like cycling through a painting!

Practical information The Van Gogh cycle route is marked out along the excellent cycle route network in North Brabant. You simply cycle from one junction to the next. At each intersection you choose a new number and continue the route. Signs along the road have arrows and show the numbers of the junctions you need to follow. You will see a Van Gogh cycle route (‘Van Gogh Fietsroute’) sign at every junction Start the cycle route at Eindhoven Central Station and follow the junctions: 96 - 97 - 95 - 94 - 77 - 75 - 99 35 - 81 - 80 - 98 - 08 - 09 - 43 - 42 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 48 - 04 - 03 - 91 - 02 - 96. Tip: download the route map with a detailed description and a GPX file of this cycle route for free on www.visitbrabant.com/vangoghcycleroute.

Design Your Own Future

The waiting game Today is a sunny, crisp day in Eindhoven. The sun

That is understandable. It has become a priority

is shining bright through the yellow, orange, and

actually, as well as following updates of the World

red falling leaves. Morning dew makes the picture

Health Organization. You may be experiencing

complete. I am starting my work, as any other day,

difficulties

but wait, so much has changed. My work has not

the local regulations, culture and language in

changed that much in the past months, but yet

announcements. Your old connections may not

so much is different in daily life. I am taking you

be able to help you with these issues, but a local

into the world of the internationals who moved to

friend can. That is why it is so important to make

Eindhoven during Covid-19.

new connections.

Moving to another country is always fun and

You may feel like this life-altering experience is on

challenging, but during Covid-19 there are extra

hold for now. This in-betweenness, while dreaming

complications. You are far from home, completely

of togetherness and human communities full of

alone and isolated. You are stuck in a partial

warm friendships, will come to an end someday.

lockdown, in your temporary home waiting for your

Hopefully soon. In the meantime, you have to find

BSN number. You are walking through your new

new ways to get into a routine and to build new

neighborhood while wondering what ‘home’ is to

friendships.

in

following

and

understanding

you, without being able to establish new roots.

Believe it or not, making new friends is never When you shift from one country to another,

easy and it always takes a big effort, even without

creating new friendships is essential. You wanted

Covid-19. So, if you are new in town, be honest with

this move for a long time. You feel energized and

yourself if you feel lonely. Acknowledge what you

you are thrilled to explore your new city and country.

need -a new friend in town. Ask people to meet

You want to delve into the new culture around you.

online. Set up a videocall, even with a stranger. Why

Friends can help you make that happen.

not? Your request will be very well received because you are not alone with this feeling. There is so

Instead of going out and finding ways to connect

much to share, no matter where you are from. Make

and socialize with new people, however, you are

friends online. Do it.

using Zoom and Facetime to connect with friends and family back home. Maybe you are even more

In a while the pause button will be released, and

connected to life back home than prior to the move.

we all will be making memories together, in person…

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How to support small businesses

by International Creative Women Whether it’s your friend who started a photography studio, a former colleague who quit her job to open a food catering venture, or your neighbor who sells handmade postcards, we all know small business owners!

They are people chasing dreams with a lot of

Buy handmade products!

passion for what they do. Small businesses are

“With so many special occasions right around the

what make a town your home. And this year has

corner, it’s a good idea to shop for gifts from small

been particularly hard on them. We may want

businesses rather than big corporations,” according

to help them out but are unsure about how to

to Anwesha. “They often offer ways to customize

proceed. “That was one of the reasons behind

products, which make gifts personal, and even more

‘Creative Town’, a recently opened concept store

special! There’s also the added advantage of giving

where more than 25 local entrepreneurs sell

a unique handmade product, which is always more

their products,” says Yolima Grandas, one of the

thoughtful and intimate than something mass-

founders of International Creative Women. “The

produced.”

store is located in the city center of Eindhoven: ‘t College 22, and is open from Tuesday to Sunday.”

Share their stories!

“It’s often said that it is not a product that sells,

Anwesha Dutta, Creative Entrepreneur and owner of

but the story behind it,” Anwesha continues. “A

The Ink Catalog, is one of the participants and she

great way to support small businesses is to share

shares some tips to assist creative entrepreneurs

that story with people! So much of the creative

through this tough period.

entrepreneurs goes into the product they make,

International Creative Women whether it’s the colors they choose or the style they

of ways to support a small business by using other

use. And everybody has a story worth sharing. So

tools at your disposal. Follow them and interact

why not share that with your friends or family and

with the content they post on social media. Be sure

introduce them to a creative maker whose journey

to like and leave a comment on their post about

may interest them!”

something you genuinely appreciate about it. Save their posts on Instagram- this is a great way to

Reschedule rather than cancel!

boost the engagement rate of their account. Engage

Not all creative entrepreneurs sell products.

with their Stories and Reels by voting or answering

Service-oriented businesses are on a rise now, and

questions and tagging friends who may enjoy their

there are many ways to support them! Anwesha:

content. All of these cost nothing, but they may

“Consider buying gift cards for services that can

inspire your favorite small business owner to stay

be provided later, or over a period of time. This

motivated and keep producing content, products,

ensures cashflow for the business, and a treat for

and services that you enjoy!

you when you need it! In these uncertain times, you may not be able to keep an appointment due to an

Share your talent!

unavoidable circumstance. Rather than cancelling

If you happen to have some expertise in a field

the service you had booked, consider rescheduling

that the creative entrepreneur may benefit from,

the service, and keep the small business going.

consider volunteering your time and skills to help

Instead of ordering from the same restaurant for the

them out! This is a great way to show your support

hundredth time, try the food of the small business

for local brands and build a sense of community.

that just opened up.”

In case you are reluctant to step out of the house and still want to shop small, go online! Most small

When you shop small, you are backing the small businesses that strengthen and diversify our communities.” - Elizabeth Rutledge

businesses have an online presence and offer options to order and pay online.

Support them!

Anwesha concludes:” If this year has taught us one thing, it is to be

Leave them a review!

kinder and more compassionate

If you decide to purchase a product or service from a

to others. We are facing unprecedented times, and

creative entrepreneur, and have a good experience,

everybody could use some support during this

be sure to leave them a review! “Whether it be

global crisis. Now more than ever, we need creativity

through Facebook, Instagram, Etsy, or their own

and exuberance in life. Reach out to your favorite

website, your positive testimonial will encourage

creative entrepreneur and let them know that you

them to keep at it, and also help prospective

love what they do. Supporting small businesses is

customers build faith in the products, services,

a great way to help someone achieve their dreams,

and brand,” is the opinion of Anwesha. “Most

and to make your town a colorful place to live!

small brands do not have large budgets to spend on advertising, and so they often rely on word of mouth to find new customers and reach a hitherto unexplored audience.”

Like, share, and save!

If you don’t have the resources to spare to help a brand monetarily, do not despair! There are plenty

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A short trip that expands your horizons There you are, sitting at home: laptop on the kitchen table, cup of coffee, go. Your bustling office full of fun colleagues seems further away than ever. At best, you might see your Dutch neighbors when you go to the supermarket at lunchtime.

COVID-19 has made everyone’s world a lot smaller.

Occasionally, people even come for several weeks

But perhaps you’ve had a hand in that yourself as

when they really want to learn to speak fluently.

well. For example, are you able to chat with your

It’s all possible. Now, for example, many expats are

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breakfasts, and you’ll have to do the washing up

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yourself.

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Further than you think

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Vught is about 30 kilometers from Eindhoven, near Den Bosch. It’s a short trip that’ll take you much further than you think. People who are serious

Will we be seeing you soon in Vught?

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Photo: Eddie Mol

Where the Wild Ladies Are Book Review by Rebekah Villon

All ghost stories are connected. I mean, every culture builds a ghost mythos that describes their undead in terms of who they are, what they want, and what they are capable of. All ghosts inhabit the in-between realm, moving between their world and ours, and every ghost story is just one glimpse into that larger, connected, continuous world.

In Where the Wild Ladies Are, Aoko Matsuda unfolds

As you read further into the book, however, you

that world of ghosts, story after story. Each story

realize that this isn’t simply a series of short

begins with a brief paragraph explaining the

stories. Some characters make a new appearance

original Japanese ghost story, and then she writes

in a different context. Some places are revisited

a modern retelling, reflection, or elaboration of

by different people for different reasons. You

that myth, often reinventing the characters as

realize that Matsuda is telling a single overlapping,

modern men and women, living lives tinged with the

complex,

supernatural.

viewpoints and perspectives.

interconnected

story,

from

various

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Book Review by Rebekah Villon

Matsuda’s ghosts

ghosts you

aren’t

imagine,

the

most of the women are living

I’m not describing it correctly,

and

calm, ordinary lives, with a

because it’s a difficult book

sometimes they aren’t ghosts at

vague sense that something is

to describe. And I am making

all. The stories tend to take place

missing. And, like many women

these

in the mundane, ordinary world

do, they worry about their skin,

too blunt, too heavy-handed…

of work and grocery shopping

their hair, their bodies, their

Matsuda explores these ideas

and childcare, but overlapping

aging…

something

with deftness and delicacy. She

with the eerie and supernatural.

changes. They don’t all become

isn’t explaining. She is exploring.

These are characters dwelling

ghosts, but they do become

Life and death, past and present,

in between, not quite in the

monsters, or discover that they

men

world, and always on the brink of

were monsters all along. They

loyalty, and passion and beauty…

becoming something else.

find a hidden power or passion

these slender little stories, some

within themselves. They turn into

just a page or two long, written

“…people tend to be much more

creatures, or become punks, or

in deft, spare language, simply

full of beans after they die. The

unleash violence. They want to

pose an idea, and then move on

living have this great limitation

show what they are capable of.

to the next.

placed on them by the fact that

They set themselves free.

and

then

themes

and

and

women,

concepts

love

and

In other words, this is a great

they could kick the bucket at any time. Having a mortal body

“Gosh, thought Kuzuha as she

book, the kind you want to read

is really restrictive. What’s more,

darted

tedious

again the moment you put it

you’ve got society to deal with,

human life had been! The way

down. It’s funny and strange

and that restricts you even

she’d become continually used

and mysterious and surreal and

further.”

to paring down her strength

complex. It’s gotten rave reviews,

— all that time, she had been

made several must-read lists,

The book is also about women,

betraying herself. Being unable

and won the English PEN Award.

and about “wild” women. While

to fully exert herself had been

In this book, Matsuda knows

all the stories are different,

unbearably dull.”

exactly where the wild ladies

forward,

how

are: they are just behind you.

Just beside you. Just inside you.

Spooky!

Questions or comments about this review? Ideas for what I should read next? Contact me at rebekah@howdomagazine.com

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De Wereldwijzer could be translated as the World wiser or pointing at the World. It offers primary education for newcomers and a fluent transformation to the Dutch educational system. All international children in the age of 4 to 12 are welcome. Pupils can apply and start at any given time of the year. They will be able to understand, speak, read and write the Dutch language within 40 to 60 weeks. After that the pupil can enroll in the Dutch systeem.

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“The participants VNO-NCW Brabant-Zeeland, Eindhoven Entrepreneurs’ Associations, Fontys, Stad & Co, Brainport Development, Municipality of Eindhoven and WTCE are working together to strengthen the competitive position of small and medium-sized SMEs with workshops in which companies embrace digitization through good entrepreneurial examples and innovate faster, gain a better understanding of their customers, discover new business models and show and experience the opportunities for export ”.

“SMEs are the backbone of the economy,” Stijn Steenbakkers, Municipality of Eindhoven.

The strong Dutch economy is based on a combination of the entrepreneurship of large and small companies.

“Of the 1 million companies in the Netherlands, 75% are self-employed, 24% are small companies, only 8,600 medium-sized and 1,500 large companies.” Large companies offer strength, efficiency and connections with international markets. Small companies provide diversity, fill in (regional) niches and provide the leaders of tomorrow.

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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari

by Rebekah Villon Part 6: The Legacy of Mata Hari

This is the final part of a six-part series exploring the life, loves, and legacy of the legendary Mata Hari, born Margaretha Geerdruida Zelle. In the previous issue of HOWDO, we explored her trial and execution on 15 Oct 1917.

Mata Hari was an extraordinary

between British authorities and

England. During her interrogation

woman, and her story does not

Mata Hari. It is fascinating to

she divulged nothing but Ladoux

end with her death. Not only has

read her own words, although, as

is of the opinion that now that

she inspired countless songs,

always, we can’t be completely

she has been condemned she will

films, books, and documentaries,

sure that she is always telling the

probably make a statement with

but

to

truth. A few of the documents

a view to getting her sentence

cause political and intelligence

repeat that Ladoux had told MI5

commuted, in which case it is

intrigue.

that he suspected Mata Hari and

conceivable that there would be

had therefore pretended to hire

matter interesting to M.I.5.”

her

story

continues

Declassification and

her as a spy to obtain evidence

Clarification

against her. The most telling

This letter seems to state that

In 2015, the British Intelligence

excerpt is from July 1917, where

she

Agency MI5 released all their

a letter from a British Lieutenant

tried, convicted, and executed

documents pertaining to Mata

Colonel (whose name I can’t

with no evidence.

Hari. It’s a fascinating archive, as

decipher) states that:

the British not only documented

was

knowingly

arrested,

In 2017, one hundred years after

her travels and questioned her a

“Captain Ladoux who had the

her death, the French intelligence

few times, but they had ongoing

case in hand tells me that they

agencies

correspondence with the French

found

incriminating

documents on the case of Mata

intelligence agents during her

amongst her effects and nothing

Hari. The dossier contains 497

arrest and trial. It also contains

to show she had been in any way

documents over 1275 scanned

newspaper clippings, telegrams,

connected with espionage in

and transcriptions of interviews

nothing

released

their

own

Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari part 6

pages,

mostly

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handwritten

and wise to flatter the man you

the facts about this incredible

notes. According to people who

are with, no matter what side he

Dutch woman. Knowing the truth

have translated the documents,

is on. All of which makes her an

about Mata Hari doesn’t dim her

they confirm that there was no

unreliable narrator, and made her

star in any way: nothing could do

evidence against Mata Hari, and

suspicious, but also makes her

that. Instead, it shines new light

in fact she was prevented from

eminently relatable.

on a fascinating woman of her

calling key defense witnesses

time.

to testify in her trial. She was

For nearly a century, the popular

innocent.

imagination was captivated by the story of Mata Hari as it had

The Truth About Mata Hari

been written in the French press.

The truth is, we’ll never know the

Image after image of the beautiful

truth about Mata Hari. We can

woman in astounding costumes,

say what she wasn’t: she wasn’t

dazzling the world. And then story

a spy, she wasn’t a stripper, she

after story of her falseness and

wasn’t a princess, she wasn’t a

betrayal, of her lies and spying.

mastermind.

neither

These two images of her were so

the beautiful exotic dancer who

powerful and so fascinating that

charmed the royalty of Europe,

it’s all anyone ever knew about

nor

the

She

cunning

was

seductress

Mata Hari. And yet, as we have

who stole secrets and cost the

uncovered over time, she was more

lives of 50,000 men. She was a

complex, more troubled, and more

woman who had a hard life, who

dimensional than that. In 2005,

had suffered and lost and been

the Mata Hari Foundation called

abandoned and been poor. And

upon the French government to

surely those hardships had taught

clear her name, and they refused.

her that it’s always shrewd to

However, we are now able to look

accept money when it is offered,

at the evidence and discover the

Images:

smart to keep your own secrets,

innocence, the complexity, and

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Who’s the boss?

Part of the adventure of working in a different

were interested in her opinions and expected her

country is discovering cultural differences. Some are

to speak up. It took a while for her to get used to

obvious, such as lunch traditions (my apologies!),

it, but she realized this gave her the opportunity to

pregnancy leave and socializing with colleagues.

be heard, to learn and to grow. And indeed – why

There are also more subtle differences, some of

would we have hired her if we did not want her to

which can cause confusion among internationals

contribute and share her expertise?

working here. A great example is hierarchy in the workplace – or the apparent lack of hierarchy. Calling

So is there no hierarchy at all? Of course there is. But

your manager (or even the CEO) by their first name

it depends on the company and its culture. It may

is something most internationals have to get used

be expressed differently, such as in responsibilities.

to. It is uncommon even in Germany, our neighbor.

Ideally, respect does not come with a job title;

It may feel like a lack of respect, especially if you

managers must earn it. They do this by coaching

are used to working in a culture where ‘making your

their team and making sure each individual member

boss look good’ is your primary task as an employee.

is ready for the next step. When that next step comes for you, look at your manager’s face. There

The Dutch are comfortable with first names, as it

will be a smile. You have made him or her look really

helps to create an atmosphere in which you feel

good.

safe to offer your opinions. And opinions are highly valued here. They are a wonderful starting point for debates, even those that are heated, that often reach a consensus in the end. I remember meeting a colleague from Asia who had just started her first job at ASML. She was excited and shocked when she discovered that her colleagues and her manager

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We feel so fortunate to live in Eindhoven!

Jen Frey

International’s Women Club Eindhoven (IWCE) is a social club for international women living in the Eindhoven area with approximately 150 members from over 40 nationalities.

Every edition of HOWDO, Aga Dremza, chairwoman of IWCE, will interview one of its members and ask their opinion about living and working in the Eindhoven area. The kickoff will be done by Jen Frey, who left the USA with her husband for Eindhoven.

Where did you move from? What was life like there?

When did you arrive in Eindhoven? Why Eindhoven?

“We moved here from San Diego, California, where

“I came to Eindhoven in July of 2019 with my

we lived for 15 years, but we also consider Arizona

husband John who accepted a job at Thermo

home, as we have many family members there

Fisher Scientific. It’s the best thing my husband

including my grandma who turned 101 last August.

and I have done at this point in our lives! It is

I feel San Diego is a great place to live due to the

the perfect balance of city life and country life,

nearby ocean, generally great weather, and friendly

Genneper Parken is very near our home. I enjoy

people. The food there is amazing, my favorite is

riding my bike all over the city and countryside.”

local Mexican. By profession, I am a teacher and have taught people from ages 10 years old through

Is this the first place abroad you moved to?

college level.”

“Actually, no. We lived in Hartlepool, a city in the

International Women’s Club Eindhoven

northeast of England, from 1998-2000. That was a

many wonderful women! I even started a walking

completely different experience for us because we

group for the IWCE that walks to different parks for

moved with our eldest daughter who was 1 ½ at the

5-6km roundtrips. Time flies when I’m walking and

time and our youngest daughter was born there.”

talking with friends. I’m especially grateful for the introductions to women from all over the world.

What were your initial impressions after moving to

Each relationship teaches me something new, which,

the Netherlands?

for me, is what moving to a new city is all about!”

“We moved in July, so we were very happy with the weather and long sunny days. We found the people

How would you describe your life now?

to be very friendly and willing to help us even

“Busy! I have many daytime activities through

though we spoke only English. We really loved all

the IWCE such as online discussion groups about

the festivals and activities in Eindhoven as well

books, cooking, wellness and art and one-on-one

as the surrounding areas. One day we came upon

coffee meetings when permitted. My husband and

some adults dressed in old-fashioned costumes

I spend weekends traveling to nearby cities in the

and carrying instruments. We learned about the

Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. We enjoyed

Tuna Festival that was happening in the center. We

the Lichtjesroute again this year and can’t wait to

had so much fun attending the music and talking

see the beautiful Christmas decorations. I’d also

with the musicians who were visiting from around

love to do some Christmas shopping at the IWCE

Europe.”

Winter Market that I have heard so much about. This year due to the pandemic the Winter Market is going

What was the most challenging part of moving to

online, but still it will be a great opportunity to buy

the Netherlands?

some unique gifts, donate to a charitable cause and

“Everything new takes ten times longer than I

enjoy this special atmosphere. We feel so fortunate

expect! For example, when I first moved here, I got

to live in Eindhoven!”

lost a lot when on my bike or driving and just had to laugh at myself and redirect. Now I know my way around the city so much better, but I might get something in the mail that I need to figure out. My confusion is not always about the direct translation.

Sometimes I just haven’t learned enough about the culture. However, I love this culture and I’m happy to keep learning.”

What is your number one tip for people coming to the Netherlands?

“Find friends and get involved in a group as quickly as possible! I joined the North American Women’s Club (for women from Canada, the US and Mexico) at the invitation of an expat friend I met. Through that group, I learned about the Culture Club and the International Women’s Club of Eindhoven (IWCE). I have been grateful for all the social opportunities offered by these clubs, even during

To learn more, visit www.iwce.nl or drop us

COVID-19 times.

an email at iwceindhoven@gmail.com.

Through the IWCE I’ve met so

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The Incredible Willem Arondeus Willem Arondeus was a Dutch artist and author who rose to the call during WWII. During the occupation, he started an underground publication supporting the resistance, and became more and more involved in the movement. As an artist, he was able to forge documents, creating identity cards that helped to protect Dutch Jews.

However, the existence of the central Amsterdam registry made their forged documents risky, because they could always be checked for authenticity. Members of the resistance formed a bold plan to destroy the Municipal Office for Public Registration, concealing identity records and making it impossible to verify their forged documents.

On 27 March 1943, Arondeus and 13 other men attacked the registry office, destroying 800,000 records, stealing blank identity cards, and making off with 50,000 guilders before blowing up the building. A few days later, the group was betrayed, and Arondeus and his co-conspirators were arrested on 1 April. During his arrest and interrogation, Arondeus pled guilty and accepted all blame for the incident, without naming anyone else in the resistance. Of the group that were on trial, he and two other members were openly gay, and he asked a friend to tell the world that “homosexuals are not cowards”. He was executed on 18 June and awarded a posthumous medal in 1945. In the 1980s, he was also recognized by Yad Vashem and awarded the Resistance Memorial Cross.

What does the Netherlands have to do with Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is one of America’s most popular holidays, and everyone is familiar with the images of the turkey and potatoes, parades and pies, and the focus on family and gratitude. And most people know that Thanksgiving is celebrated because American Pilgrims were poor and starving as their first winter began in the New World, until Native Americans brought them a feast of local foods and helped them learn how to live in their new environment.

What does this have to do with the Netherlands?

Well, most people don’t know that even though the Pilgrims were English, they settled in the Netherlands many years before sailing from Leiden to America. In fact, early Pilgrim John Robinson is buried in the Pieterskerk in Leiden, and every year there is a special service to honor Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims. This year is the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower, and the occasion is also celebrated in the Netherlands.

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Bandy as a dynamic alternative for ice hockey For the people of Eindhoven from Scandinavian and

For whom?

Russian origin, Bandy needs no introduction, and

Bandy Eindhoven recently started with a junior (10-

we are happy to welcome a few of them in our team

15yr) team. The juniors play on Saturday 17h00. The

every season. For the other hockey players and

senior (30+) team plays every Tuesday at 21h15. For

skaters:

both teams we are open for new members. You bring the enthusiasm and basic skating skills; we take care

Bandy is based on the principles of field hockey

of the rest! For an easy introduction of 2 free trial

and is a mix of ice hockey and field hockey. You

training sessions, we can provide the equipment.

can call it ice hockey with a ball, or field hockey

You only bring skates, thermo underwear and

on ice. Whatever you call it, it is fun, dynamic, and

gloves.

technical. The biggest difference with ice hockey is that it is played with a ball and a shorter stick,

What about now?

there is no physical contact, like bodychecking and

Now, unfortunately Bandy training sessions for

doesn’t have an overkill on rules: no icing or offside.

seniors are cancelled because of the Corona measurements. We hope that we can work on shape

Where?

and condition starting in December. The juniors can

As a good neighbor from High Tech Campus, Bandy-

continue their training. If you want to claim a trial

Eindhoven has existed for 50 years and is one of to

training during the hockey winter break, sign up! The

the first clubs at Ice-sport center Eindhoven. The

season will last until the end of March and we have

dimensions of the skating halls in the Netherlands

matches against teams in Nijmegen, Utrecht, and

are 60x30 meters, so we speak of Rink-bandy and

Haarlem.

play with 6 against 6. In Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia, the United States and Canada, where the sport is extremely popular, the games are played on much

For more information:

bigger ice plates and the teams consist of 11 players.

Have a look at Facebook: Eindhovense Bandy Club, check the website Bandy-Eindhoven.nl or send a mail to: secretaris@bandy-eindhoven.nl

Golnaz Atelier Have you ever worn art? Step inside the world of wearable art at Atelier Golnaz. From glass, metals, silver to gold, jewelry artist Golnaz has a passion for art and craft, it is her way to connect to people. We sat at her framed by jewelry table in her gallery for our conversation.

“As far as I remember myself, art and craft were my

a strong love for each other they have endured all

passion in life”

dangers and difficulties.

Golnaz “Goli” Hendriks, the artist/owner of Atelier Golnaz is born and raised in Teheran, Iran. She

In 1988 she left her country of birth and followed

graduated from Art college with a “Bachelor of Art”

her love to the Netherlands. But: “I have not left my

diploma. Afterwards, she started to work at Hilton

country, I moved to the Netherlands to start the

International as an executive secretary followed

second part of my life!”

by her job at KLM as Public Relations manager and Consular Officer at the Dutch embassy in Teheran.

They got married in 1989 and have been living in Veldhoven ever since. But the love for her native

“In addition to my life as a career woman, I was

Iran always stayed for both and they travel there

always active as an amateur artist”

often.

In 1984, while working at the Dutch embassy in Teheran, she met her Dutch love. “It has not been

Golnaz continued building her career driven

an easy time for us since it was during the Islamic

skills from her home country to the Netherlands.

revolution in Iran and the Iran-Iraq war,” but with

“In Iran I have always been a woman with a

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lot of ambitions.” Through this path she has established a great

imagination. Furthermore, your

career background. The road to success was not easy while

art reflects your personality, that

being in the Netherlands according to Golnaz. Not only the

way you create a piece that might

Dutch language, but also the educational system was different.

be called ART!” She added: “I make a piece of

“Then I started to work hard to realize my dream to call upon my

jewelry as a mini art through

artistic talent for visual arts.”

reflecting

my

personality,

if

someone likes to buy and wear “My eyes catch every detail on things that I see, and my heart and

my jewelry it means they like my

hands want to form them into an art object”

personality and that gives me

Since 1990 she has been painting on silk with her own design to make

the passion to make more.”

wearable art. She developed other directions by following courses including training to become a silversmith. “Working with silver and

There are some sticky notes on

other precious metals appealed to me the most.” That is why she

her desk, like a quote from artist

added the design and making of unique jewelry, also as wearable art to

Pablo Picasso. “Art washes away

her portfolio. Nature, colors, shapes, and fashion inspire her to make

from the soul the dust of everyday

her jewelry as small pieces of art.

life.” “During hard times,” Golnaz continued, “whenever I am busy

In 1992 she opened her “Atelier / Gallery Golnaz”.

with designing and crafting an

“Art is not a study! It is the completion of your vision, imagination, the

art piece, I forget the rest of the

reflection of your personality and creativity”

world.”

Her personality shines through the jewelry pieces she makes. There is no creation that Golnaz made without love and her passion for life. Hendriks has mentioned earlier that “I do believe that there are various art educations that we can follow, but to me I do not think that art is a study. I believe that art is the completion of your vision, your

Text & photo: Masah Fofana

ISE: More than a school The International School Eindhoven (ISE) is situated in the Brainport region of Eindhoven, the world’s most dynamic innovation hub for design, science and technology. On our beautiful green campus, we provide excellent primary and secondary education, parent workshops, language lessons and so much more!

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As a school that serves families from over 55

study Drama and therefore will also participate in

different countries, we recognize that we must

practical exams. Most of the time we have a stage

also provide more than just an ‘education’ in its

performance just before the exams in spring but

traditional sense. We offer a meeting spot for the

unfortunately this wasn’t possible last schoolyear

international community so that people, new to

because of Covid-19. The musical is postponed to

the region, can make good contacts with fellow

December, so the rehearsals are taking place just as

nationals and the local communities. We want to

this article is being written.

“This is what we mean with ISE: more than a school.”

This year we have thirty-five enthusiastic students of all ages who volunteered to take part in the musical. “Although all the students have to do audition for the cast, we make sure that everyone gets a part”, tells Laura. “We rehearse weekly, with students showing dedication and commitment as

ensure that each and every ISE student is known,

they juggle their school assignments and extra-

cared for, and challenged. We know that moving

curricular activities. Not only that, it has been

to a new country, region and community can be

amazing to see so many colleagues step in and

challenging.

help. They have choreographed dances, handmade costumes and props, such as pitchforks, the magical

This is an exciting job, and we are pleased to show

mirror, flags and so much more. Let’s not forget the

you how we do this through different stories. In a

beautiful stage boards that have been hand painted

previous edition of HOWDO magazine teachers,

to help set the scene. We have pulled together as a

pupils and parents spoke of their experiences with

community to ensure that students receive a holistic

ISE. It was lovely to hear their comments such as:

experience both inside and outside the classroom.

“for me this is more than a job, it feels like home”

This is made easier as our community grows.

and “there is no I in ISE, we are a group.”

There will be three evening performances in the auditorium of ISE: December 9, 10, 11 with a limited

This time we want to tell you about one of our school

number of tickets. We are really looking forward to

productions we do with our students. This year we

the evenings.

have a special, Disney-licensed stage production: the musical The Beauty and the Beast jr.

We feel that offering these kinds of experiences

This junior version, which is suitable for school

and productions is so important, as we take time

productions, is directed by Laura Malone who is a

to celebrate our students. The stage brings cultures

drama specialist and teaches Drama, but also worked

together and we become a new culture: one culture,

in amateur dramatics and stage management.

one union. This is what we mean with ISE: more than

She works closely with many colleagues but most

a school.”

importantly Sarah Pobjoy, a music specialist who teaches Music and Performing arts. She works with the cast on the production’s songs and music, then brings them to life on stage.

Discover our beautiful campus on the Oirschotsedijk

We at ISE have currently around sixty students

www.ISEcampus.nl

aged between 14 to 16 years who have opted to

www.facebook.com/iseindhovencampus/

6 new exhibitions in museums in Brabant Summer is over, the days are shorter, and temperatures are dropping. But that’s no reason to stay at home! You can combine your museum visit with a lovely city walk, some enjoyable shopping, and a delicious

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1. KOELE WATEREN (COOL WATERS) Four centuries of art with water in the leading role as friend and foe: the Koele Wateren exhibition is an eyecatching selection of no fewer than forty paintings from the Rijksmuseum collection, complemented by works from the Markiezenhof’s own collection in Bergen op Zoom. There is also a link to the future in this exhibition. What will happen if sea levels rise by 6 meters and what will the Netherlands look like in 200 years? The exhibition runs from 10 November 2020 until 7 March 2021.

2. HARRY GRUYAERT RETROSPECTIVE Photographer Harry Gruyaert was born in 1941 in Antwerp and is regarded as the leading European pioneer of color photography.

Museum Helmond presents the first retrospective exhibition of his work in the Netherlands. You will see saturated colors, often with striking accents in red, green, or blue. He photographed the hustle and bustle of the street as well as the silence of coastal landscapes. His photos contain wonderful combinations showing the presence or absence of objects and people. These can be seen until 28 February in the Kunsthal in Helmond.

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3. GEDACHTESPINSELS (THOUGHTS) | DUTCH DESIGN

BY KIKI VAN EIJK Step into the wonderful world of Eindhoven designer Kiki van Eijk. She is well-known for her imaginative designs: from quirky clocks to tapestries and poetic window designs for the French luxury brand Hermès. She presents highlights from her work in a unique way in the renowned TextielMuseum in Tilburg.

This exhibition will challenge you to discover her designs in a playful way. The exhibition in the TextielMuseum in Tilburg runs until 12 September 2021. You can combine your visit to the TextielMuseum with Museum De Pont, with its contemporary art and Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror at the entrance.

4. VICTOR PAPANEK: THE POLITICS OF DESIGN The Politics of Design exhibition in Design Museum Den Bosch revolves around the visionary designer Victor Papanek (19231998). His famous book ‘Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change’ (1970) represents a radical vision of design in which sustainability and social justice are more important than consumerism and commerce. The exhibition in Design Museum Den Bosch is a retrospective of his work, combined with the way in which young designers are working on these themes more than ever before. On view until 7 February 2021.

5. ASJEMENOU! AND VINCENT VAN GOGH The Noordbrabants Museum is also located in the Museumkwartier (Museum District) in ’s-Hertogenbosch.

The Asjemenou: A History of Dutch Popular Culture in 100 Objects exhibition is based on a regular column in the Dutch newspaper ‘De Volkskrant’. The writers of this column selected 100 unusual but everyday objects, each with its own story, and which together pay tribute to the Netherlands.

The exhibition in the Noordbrabants Museum runs until 24 January 2021.

6. NEW MELANCHOLY The New Melancholy exhibition can be seen in the Van Abbemuseum and Home of Design Kazerne in Eindhoven.

It’s a collection of accessible works that portray an air of melancholy, in keeping with the current situation of keeping distance and contemplation. Plans were in place for a collaboration between the Kazerne Foundation, Van Abbemuseum and Lidewij Edelkoort, but the outbreak of COVID-19 meant that the exhibition would take on a unique character. On view until 6 December.

Winter crossword puzzle

Winter is almost here! Get ready by seeing whether you know the Dutch translations of the words below! If you’ve done it correctly, a word should be revealed from top to bottom. Send that word to hello@reginacoeli.nl to enter a drawing to win the book ‘Stuff Dutch People Eat’.

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Icicle A Dutch cookie-like confectionery, traditionally associated with Sinterklaas

Ice rink

Dutch pea soup

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Sledge

Snowball

Birdhouse

Christmas

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To freeze A Dutch doughnut eaten on New Year’s Eve

Gloves

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