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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into English as “a decision has been made” or “the die is cast”, but I think a better translation is another ancient historical reference: “crossing the Rubicon”.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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CKE, creativity for everyone Would you like to learn to write your own creative stories or are you taking up music lessons again? Now’s your chance to start that new hobby. Here at CKE, we offer all kinds of courses and workshops. You can take short or long courses, individual or group lessons, always taught by an enthusiastic and experienced teacher. So just choose what you’d like to learn. Still in doubt? Take a trial lesson. You can learn all about visual arts, dance, photography, musicals, music, theatre and writing at CKE. Being involved with the arts is inspiring, exciting and relaxing all at the same time and basically, just really good fun! Fun things and new additions to the range! We have a selection for children, young people, and adults, for beginners and advanced students on various days and at various times. You can choose to take individual lessons, workshops, or short courses, or take a group course for a whole y ear. We have a lot of fun things, new additions to the range and a broader selection of short courses. You can start at three different moments, join later in the year, or start up a short course - so much to choose from! And naturally, everything takes place according to corona protocol. Go to www.cke.nl/cursussen-en-workshops and enroll now! Would you like to take a trial lesson first? Would you like to try out to see if the course suits you, or are you finding it difficult to decide between singing and dancing? And do you think that you must have some experience already? That’s not at all necessary you can learn it all at CKE! Maybe you feel that a click with the teacher is important? The answer to all this is - take a trial lesson! Trial lessons are entirely without obligation. For an individual trial lesson, such as a musical instrument lesson, just enroll via the website. You can also try out a group lesson, such as dance or visual arts, if there’s a spot available. Go to our website at www.cke.nl/cursussen-en-workshops/proefles/ to find out all you need to know! CKE, creativity for everyone In Eindhoven and the surrounding region, CKE creates unique opportunities for people to grow, meet up and connect with others. We believe in the value of arts and culture! That’s why we want to give everyone living in the Eindhoven region the chance to practice and experience the arts and cultural activities. Whatever their age, gender, origins, education, income, religion, or sexual orientation. We do this according to the three strategic cornerstones of culture education, amateur arts, and cultural participation.
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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.
pulled oats, which only just arrived on the
Recognisable and yet surprising. If you visit us expecting
market and is flavored with Mexican spices.
a simple boiled or fried potato? Think again. These
Chidóz is the first Mexican restaurant that is
potatoes are wearing a worldly jacket. Stylish, innovating
serving this vegan option. You can get this
but mostly realy realy good. Pim’s potatoes is about guts
‘minced meat’ on burritos, tacos, nacho’s,
and innovation; surprising and unexpected combinations,
bowls or in a salad. You must try this!
but definitely the most tasty ones!
Keizersgracht 21, Eindhoven, www.chidoz.mx
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Take a look at the collection of English, Italian and Chinese children’s books. The library also organises storytelling in several languages. In Dutch, English, Persian and Italian. Perhaps more languages will follow. Check the website for an up-to-date program!
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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
neighbors when you run into them? Follow Dutch
deciding they want to stay in the Netherlands for
news? Or could you—before all this—strike up a
a longer time. Learning Dutch makes it that much
conversation with someone when you were out and
easier to speak with the teachers at school, your
about in the city?
family doctor and your Dutch sports buddies.
Achieve a great deal
In times like these, when we have all sorts of
In times when the world feels like it’s shrinking,
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learning Dutch will expand your horizons. ‘Nice
Regina Coeli:
and all, but that’ll take me forever,’ you think. Not
• You really get away from home for a while. The
at all! If you do it right the first time, you’ll reap
different environment inspires you in all kinds of
the benefits of it for years. Send your car through a car wash, and a few minutes later those shiny wheels are ready for cruising again. That’s also how
new ways. It transforms you. • Our restaurant is open. And the dishes that our chefs conjure up are phenomenal.
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Coeli. You come to our language institute in Vught,
choose to commute so you can sleep in your
and a few days later, you come out speaking Dutch.
own bed, but then you’ll miss out on our great
Such results take years if you take a course here
breakfasts, and you’ll have to do the washing up
and there, but with the right method, outstanding trainers and—let’s face it—hard work, you can achieve a great deal in a short time.
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Further than you think
concerned about that.
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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You’ll look back on it fondly for years to come!
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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
de Wereldwijzer
basisonderwijs voor nieuwkomers
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.
Pastoriestraat 88 5623 AT Eindhoven
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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. Would you like more information? Please contact Lianne van den Boogaard, director WTCE T. 040-237 4972 E. info@wtce.nl Photography: Norbert van Onna
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
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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
2. 5. 8. 11.
Sledge
Snowball
Birdhouse
Christmas
3. 6. 9. 12.
To freeze A Dutch doughnut eaten on New Year’s Eve
Gloves
Shawl