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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari part 3
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“EINDHOVEN IN ART” by Lex Grote
The director of this very dynamic art spot is Lex van Lith: “What started as two separate workshops, Beeldenstorm and Daglicht, became one organization in 2017. Now, three years later, it’s time to combine the activities under a new name: Make Eindhoven. To be presented in September, hopefully with a grand opening. Make Eindhoven is the place to be for the creative and artistic thinkers such as the professional visual artists, designers, and architects. The people who want to push their boundaries with materials, and the In our city tour for
students of study programs who start an uninhibited learning process.
“Eindhoven in art”, our
We offer advice, space, knowledge, facilities and time to support the
host and artist Lex Grote
makers in realizing their ideas.”
shows us lesser known art hotspots of the Eindhoven
Make Eindhoven is a place to experiment, innovate, create, and
region. For this edition he
stimulate. To share knowledge. Makers are invited to discover and
takes us to ‘Beeldenstorm
research materials and techniques. To be surprised by the possibilities
/ Daglicht’ at the NRE
of making. All this with the certainty that mistakes do not exist,
site, close to the center
only possibilities.
of town. Lex explains: “In this creative environment
Workshops:
artists and designers
Lex continues: ”Make Eindhoven has a metal foundry where mainly
can experiment with 3D
bronze alloys and aluminum can be cast. There are possibilities for
techniques, materials such
various (re)production methods and post-processing techniques.
as glass and metal as well
In addition, there are facilities for experiments with various glass
as graphic techniques,
techniques, such as melting, bending, fusing, kiln casting and stained-
for example silkscreen
glass painting. The workshop has a large flatbed oven, two smaller
printing, etching
ovens and possibilities for finishing operations.
and lithography.”
In the graphic workshop, professional makers can use different
Eindhoven in Art Make Eindhoven techniques. surface
Relief
printing,
printing)
printing, (litho/stone
intaglio
(etching),
screen printing, Toyobo printing and
polymer
printing.
Here
too, you can work on large (XXL) sizes.� Education: Tailormade
workshops
developed
for
institutions,
in
are
educational line
with
a
curriculum for optimal practice and talent development. For example,
Make
structurally Design Many
Eindhoven
works
with
Academy
the
Eindhoven.
(international)
students
find their way to the workshops and the Graduation Show often exhibits the results of their work. The workshops are not open to the public. After all, makers want to be able to work on their
projects
in
a
quiet,
focused manner. But Make Eindhoven organizes various
public
throughout
the
exhibitions
to
activities year.
From
workshops,
and from educational projects to lectures. During the Dutch Design Week, the designers and artists can be seen at work as the workshops are always open to the public. In addition, the Design Academy and Make Eindhoven collectively organize an exhibition of the
Lex van Lith
results of a minor in ceramics, a trajectory that students work on
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What has the municipality of Eindhoven done in these turbulent times to guide the ‘Eindhovenaren’, as well as its visitors, through the coronavirus crisis and to prepare them for its aftermath? Peter Kentie, director of Eindhoven365, the city marketing organization, informs us.
the official visitor website. Here we explained that our focus has shifted from primarily international to local. Simply because everyone had to stay at home and (international) tourism had come to a complete standstill. The main goal was to make the people of Eindhoven and regional visitors feel connected to the city, even though they could not visit it physically. To transmit the positive energy of the city, we have
“Of course, the coronavirus also caused headaches
launched a video message. Very successfully, it has
in our city. With Eindhoven365 we have a long-term
been viewed almost 200,000 times!”
vision for international and business tourism, but now we’re mostly focusing on the local situation.
Phase 2: Buy locally
Behind the scenes our other ambitious projects and
“In May, we began the ‘Keep our city strong’
plans continue, but for now we provide as much
campaign. We portray local entrepreneurs and
clarity as possible about the way the municipality
we try to create awareness to buy locally as
of Eindhoven manages this crisis. For this we have developed a long-term campaign, consisting of several phases, with the aim to support the city’s economy.” Phase 1: Stay-at-home activities “In March, we started the first phase of the campaign, which has now been completed. We posted content in both Dutch and English on “This is Eindhoven”,
Eindhoven365
much as possible. In order to
back’, the city center is provided
have the widest possible reach
with bilingual signage to steer
with this campaign, we used
the increasing flow of visitors
500
and
bus
shelters,
400
euro
panels and ten LED screens
there
are
multicolored
posters everywhere.”
for outdoor advertising and a continuous digital reference to
PSV Eindhoven City Store
the database of catering and
There are two more interesting
retail entrepreneurs.”
things for visitors to the city. A few weeks ago, after the closure
In order to make campaigns
of Brandstore Eindhoven / VVV,
successful and to convey a
the new information point in
clear message, it is of the
Eindhoven Central Station has
utmost importance to creatively
opened its doors. Visitors and
collaborate, innovate, and take
travelers can go there for tourist
decisive steps. “We noticed that
information or receive a free city
Eindhoven quickly adapted to
map. In addition, groups can book
the situation, but we also hear
a city tour led by an experienced
and see the need for a longer-
city guide. The information point
term vision. Moreover, that is
can be found to the left of the
the spearhead of our largest
entrance, opposite the Jumbo,
campaign ever: ‘keep our city
and with vibes stickers and a big
strong’. The local press also plays
red arrow in front of the door,
a major role in this, as they help
completely in Eindhoven style.
ensure that our message reaches as many people as possible.”
In addition, on July 1st the PSV Eindhoven City Store will open, in cooperation with PSV. In the new
Phase 3: Come to the city Now that the limitations are
store in the Marktstraat, PSV
gradually
many
fanwear as well as ‘vibe-based’
people the first outing is a visit
Eindhoven merchandise will be
to the city center. Shops and
on sale.
easing,
for
caterers have taken measures to be prepared for the ‘oneand-a-half-meter
economy’
and the highest priority now is to ensure safety when visiting Eindhoven. Peter’s team plays an important role in this: “In order to continue to boost the city’s economy, we pulled out all the stops to attract and warmly welcome visitors. Using the slogan ‘Good to have you
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ISE: More than a school The International School Eindhoven (ISE) is situated in the Brainport area of Eindhoven. On our beautiful (green) campus we provide excellent primary and secondary education as an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School. Our aim is to ensure that each and every ISE-student is known, cared for, and challenged. We know that moving to a new country, region and community is not without difficulties. As a school that serves families from 55 different countries, we recognize that we must also provide more than just an ‘education’ in its traditional sense.
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our students.”
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“For me this is more than a job, it feels like home.”
coordinator, it means that I have to listen very carefully, empathize with students and understand cultural differences. Besides creating a safe place in the school for those students who have English as a
Lars and Stevie share their experiences as DP
second or third language, I also encourage students
(Diploma Program) students. “We experience ISE as
to discover who they are, what their passions are
a community and feel that teachers are there for you
and how they can help others.
when needed. ISE connects to any level. When you are new to this school, you stream in smoothly. Teachers
Remote teaching, because of COVID-19 measures,
and career counselors help you to choose subjects
has been challenging, but I have felt supported by
and to accustom yourself. We have experienced that
students, teachers and parents. By being realistic,
the system is organized around you as a family and
keeping a daily structure and communicating our
not the other way around. This helped tremendously
expectations clearly, I believe that our community
to settle in quickly. As graduates we will leave ISE
has become even stronger.
and the sense of community is what we are going to
For me this is more than a job, it feels like home.”
miss. We think the school did an amazing job.”
(Dirk Visscher) Finally, we asked Daksh, one of our pupils in “I am one of the leaders for learning in the primary
primary, what our slogan means to him.
school,” continues Heather Spanbroek. “My task
“A few years ago, I came from India and went to
is to make sure that students are learning. This
Group 2. I feared not having any friends. Fortunately,
includes not only academics but also improving
this was only for a short time. On Monday I started
their competencies such as personal development,
in my class and everybody wanted to be friends.
self-reliance, creativity, international mindedness,
Soon it felt like one big family. We take care of each
and communication.
other and help each other with our work. Our slogan
We work thematic based and project based on
is: “There is no I in ISE, we are a group.”
subjects, for instance UN-goals on sustainability; teaching that you can make a difference, on a local or a global scale. We are continuing to develop as a learning
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What's the Deal with Hagelslag? The Dutch have found a unique way to eat chocolate for breakfast with a daily dose of sprinkles. One of the most unusual Dutch culinary habits is to take sprinkles, reserved in other countries for topping cakes and cookies, and pour them on toast or bread with butter. Hagelslag comes in a variety of flavors and shapes, and the selection can be frankly overwhelming. Licorice-flavored hagelslag has its own name: muisjes, and is eaten to celebrate the birth of a newborn. In old traditions, anise was thought to help a post-partum woman by stimulating lactation, shrinking the womb, and even repelling evil spirits. Today, muisjes are available in pink or blue. The Dutch consume over 14 million kilos of hagelslag annually, and over 750.000 slices of bread with hagelslag are enjoyed every day. If you ever thought you couldn't have chocolate for breakfast, hagelslag will change your mind.
What is Rokjesdag? While we had a mild winter this year, which diminishes some of the impact of Rokjesdag, it’s still an annual day of note in the Netherlands. Rokjesdag is the spring day with temperatures warm enough for women to reach into the backs of their closets and bring out their summer dresses. Literally translated as “little dress day”, it’s a day that Dutch men and women look forward to every year, with an end to big winter coats and dressing for warmth. Happy Rokjesdag!
Nepali, Newar wedding rituals Megha Vaidya Surrounded by photo albums and inspired by much new information, Ellen and I listened to the beautiful story of Megha Vaidya, a Nepali Newar woman. In our lovely gathering we heard everything about Newar wedding rituals in Nepal. Newar girls marry three times. The first time they marry to a fruit, the second time to the sun and the third time, yes of course, to a person. These marriages have nothing to do with child marriages, but are highly spiritual sacred rituals that are centuries old. Are you ready for another beautiful story? Here we go!
Marriage to the bael fruit
wanted to exchange her bael
Among the traditions for Newar
fruit with mine, because mine
girls,
ceremonial
had fewer wrinkles than hers! But
wedding ritual is Ihi/Ehee/Bael
according to the tradition we are
Bibaha. In this ceremony the
not allowed to swop our fruits.”
girl is married to the bael fruit
After the group ceremony, on
(wood apple), which is a symbol
the second day, the girls attend
of god Vishnu, to ensure the girl
a more family-based ritual at
becomes and remains fertile. The
home.
In the country with the world’s
ritual marks a certain period in
home, the eldest female member
highest mountains, where more
the girl’s life. It is conducted on
conducts some rituals at the
than 125 ethnic groups live
the basis of the lunar calendar
entrance of the house. At home,
together and 123 languages are
and can only be organized at
the girls sit down in a room and
spoken, the Newar is an ethnic
specific times and dates of the
go through the remaining rituals
group that follows the Hindu
year. When Megha thinks back to
to complete the ceremony. The
or Buddhism religion. However,
those days, she remembers her
rice and fruits served from a
they share a common language
five-year-old self together with
brass bowl is a holy ritual as
known as ‘Nepal Bhasa’ and
her nine-year-old sister and a lot
well. And of course, they receive
have a beautiful writing system,
of other girls.
presents
the
first
Ranjana Lipi as a standard Nepali
Before
from
entering
their
their
parents
and relatives.
calligraphic script. When you
The girls are dressed in very
visit Newar families, you are
colorful clothes and the whole
Marriage to the Sun
absolutely sure there will be
ceremony takes two days. In the
At the age of seven Megha was
some kind of celebration. Newars
ceremony the girls are married
spiritually married to God Sun.
are
to a golden statue of Vishnu
This ritual is mostly held in
where
and the bael fruit is the witness.
wintertime, is highly spiritual
gods and goddesses are being
They say that the shape of the
and protects the girls from bad
worshipped
fruit resembles the man you
people and bad omens. This
will marry. Megha: “My sister
ritual is known as Bahra Teygu/
famous
festivals
for
and
year-round
cuisines
and/or
events are depicted.
historical
Yes I do!
Gufa rakhne (Gufa translates to den in English). The girls must attend
Of course, we can write about
this ritual before their first period or when they have their first period,
the third marriage ritual as
depending on their community. It takes place in their house where the
well,
girls reside for twelve days in a room without any sun. During these
her husband. But not now. We
days the girls are not focused on the outside world and don’t eat
thought, this is a beautiful and
any salt for five days and are also not allowed to clean their dishes
very unknown marriage ritual to
themselves. “Instead of rice, dahl and curry which basically contain
share with you.
when
Megha
married
salt, my mom prepared plain rice and added hot melted chaku (similar to jaggery) in the rice and fried potatoes with sugar instead of salt”, Megha tells us. But it is also a time when the girls play a lot, dress in different sari, and play with stones found at the riverbank. Different activities bring the girls together. Mirrors and electronic devices are not allowed in the room. If a mirror is present it is either removed or covered by a piece of cloth.
“Now I am entering a new stage in my life”
One of the female family members creates a figure representing a Bahra
Did
khya (a spirit) out of cotton that is worshipped during those days. It is
wedding ritual and do you have
crucial that before the girls eat anything, they have to first offer some
a special one you would like
food to the god. Doing so, they are protected by spirits from accidents
to share with us, please do! We
and bad things. This whole ritual is mainly a female gathering. Boys
are thrilled and look forward to
are not allowed to enter the room, only when they are very young and
hearing from you. You can send
haven’t gone through Bratabanda, a ritual for boys.
an email to info@lindetenbroek.
you
like
this
authentic
nl and share why this ritual After the sixth day, relatives visit the girls. And one of these days a
means a lot to you. We would
lovely girl visited Megha and looked very happy to see her. She brought
love to meet you!
her the sweets she loved the most. Until now she doesn’t know who the girl was. Being kept in a room without sun and no male contact
Text: Linde ten Broek
symbolizes the purification of the girl before her marriage to the sun
Drawings: Ellen Schoumacher
on the twelfth day. After twelve days the girls take a bath and are dressed in a traditional wedding dress, red sari, and golden jewelry. They are then taken outside on the rooftop mostly with their heads still covered with a shawl or veil and sit opposite of the priest. It is a sacred ritual where the priest, like in Ihi or Wedding, performs rituals. The gods and
In this column Yes, I do! Linde ten
goddesses are worshipped as well as the ancestors who are there to
Broek, wedding officiant, poet
witness and bless the girls. With the priest’s permission, the girls can
and storyteller,
unveil their face. But no, they are not allowed to look directly at the
www.soulstories.nl and Ellen
God Sun but bring their hands together and peep through a small hole.
Schoumacher, wedding officiant
The ceremony ends with a celebration and a traditional party. Megha:
and visual storyteller,
“After completing the ceremony, I knew this is it. Now I am entering a
@ellentekent, share stories about
new stage in my life.”
international wedding rituals.
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Still Making History: The Dutch East India Company You
may
corporations ExxonMobil
think
that
like are
modern
Apple, the
most
mega
Google,
or
profitable
companies in history. But the truth is, they don’t compare to the economic juggernaut that was the Dutch East India Company,
Did You Know: Eindhoven is one of the most livable cities in Europe?
which remains the most valuable global company of all time. Established in 1602, the Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC, or Dutch East India Company) was granted a monopoly on the spice trade with the far East, and was allowed to trade, establish colonies and even military forces to engage in conflict with other countries.
According to a recent expert ranking by ECA International of 480 cities around the world,
At its peak in 1637, the VOC employed over
Eindhoven came in fifth position.
70,000 people and was worth 78 million Dutch guilders. In today’s money, that
The
cities
were
health,
amounts to $7.9 trillion dollars, which is
leisure
equal to the peak value of Apple, Microsoft,
While
Amazon, ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway,
Copenhagen and Bern topped the list, the
Tencent, and Wells Fargo combined. In fact, it
Netherlands as a whole proved the most
was equal to the modern-day combined GDP
livable country, with four cities in the top 20.
of Japan and Germany.
housing,
safety,
facilities,
and
evaluated air
political
for
quality, tension.
The Hague (3), Eindhoven (5), Amsterdam (7), and Rotterdam (12).
Today’s most profitable company in the world, Saudi Aramco, is worth just over half
And it’s not just this ranking: according to
of the peak value of the Dutch East India
online database Numbeo, Eindhoven places
Company, which suggests that the VOC will
just behind number 1 Zurich on its Quality of
remain history’s most valuable company for
Life Index. Congratulations, Eindhoven!
generations to come.
John Jorritsma
John Jorritsma John Jorritsma (born in Bolsward in Friesland in 1956) has been the Mayor of Eindhoven since 2016. At the same time he is chairman of the ‘Veiligheidsregio Zuid Brabant’ (Safety Region South-East Brabant). In that capacity, handling Corona has been his main activity since February. The Security Regions play a crucial role in the (implementation of the) measures to stop the virus. “There is a lot of tension and these are intense days. But that is all relative if you compare that to the effects that many others are suffering. The impact of this corona crisis is
closing the hotel and catering industry and canceling events. It hurts,
enormous. In Brabant we had the
but needed to be done, it was necessary to contain the virus.
dubious honor of having the first
In the corona era, we try to ensure that internationals are well informed
corona patient. Everyone looked
of all corona developments. Therefore, with a number of parties we
at Brabant. With my colleagues
developed the “Corona Portal”, not only in terms of measures and
Theo Weterings and Jack Mikkers,
financial support, but also for social initiatives designed to fight
respectively chairman of the
loneliness.”
Safety Region Central and West Brabant
Region
In one of your presentations I attended, you, Mayor Jorritsma,
Brabant-North, we immediately
and
Safety
referred to the fact that more and more internationals are coming
put our heads together and
to our region and that you consider it of the utmost importance that
announced
for
the original and new people of Eindhoven interact well and also
the whole of Brabant at the
mingle.. What’s your vision of how Eindhoven works on this and which
beginning of March, such as
bottlenecks are there.
measures
“Even now, or rather: particularly now, the connection between all Eindhoven residents is important. This concerns a connection between the resident born and raised in Eindhoven and the Eindhoven citizens who were brave enough to build a new future, often far from the home country. This brought a number of challenges that should not be underestimated. It is basically about how Eindhoven as a city can create a 'sense of home', thereby contributing to the universal needs of 'belonging' and 'being valued'. Creating
a
pleasant
and
accessible
living
environment in this way has a number of effects. With a focus on promoting mutual understanding and the contribution of the internationals to our city, you contribute to social cohesion. Another desired effect is, that the feeling of home that the international experiences, leads to a longer stay in the region and thus to retaining the talent that our economy needs so badly. Certainly to remain strong during this period and beyond. For the long run,and to create that pleasant and accessible living environment,we have been working on the so called ’Living In’ program since 2016. Starting point is that migration is a 'family decision' and that our response as a host city must therefore also be aimed at that family, meaning we also focus on the partner and children. They should also feel at home here. This largely determines whether people who come to work for companies here also want to commit to our city. We explicitly work with the internationals on this. This leads to intensive cooperation on a daily basis and that example is increasingly being followed in the region. Ensuring a good first impression, improving the (English) accessibility of facilities and promoting the learning of the Dutch language are essential to establish a real connection with the other Eindhoven citizen as an international. An important attention point in the program is the Photos: Pieter Goudsmits, Zwaan fotografie
cooperation between companies, governments and
John Jorritsma
knowledge
institutions,
which
ensures that it is also pleasant for new Eindhoven residents to live, work and relax in our region. For example, we pay much attention to the professional integration of highly educated husbands, wives or partners. About 60 percent of them have a non-technical background. We endeavor to also use their talent for Eindhoven by linking these people to the mainly Dutch SMEs. We support the same SMEs by guiding them in hiring international talent. Simply because this ensures that we can retain all the talent for
For example, by having a spouse tell its story to an employer, employers
our city. We also try to ensure
understand that as a company they can do more for their (international)
that international students stay
staff than they did before. This kind of thinking is what we are looking
in Eindhoven or the surrounding
for, which stands for that inclusive mindset and the willingness to
area after they have completed
take action.
their education. For universities, this subject is fairly new and
It is also a challenge for new Eindhoven residents to enter a Dutch circle
slowly but surely the importance
of friends. In general, we Dutch have a fairly strict division between
of integration of international
work and private life and the average employee doesn’t hang out with
students is recognized and a
his international colleague during the weekend. Fortunately we see a
creative look is taken at what
shift in this, an increasing number of Dutch people are developing a
promotes this integration.”
more international mindset.
And what are the bottlenecks?
Since 2012, The Hub, was promoted as ‘the international living room’,
“For
inter-
where internationals and local Eindhoven residents could meet. It
nationalization is still a 'ver-van-
closed permanently over the last weeks, can you indicate whether
mijn-bed show’ (distant reality).
there are plans for a restart or revival of The Hub?
As
many
a
result,
people,
new
Eindhoven
residents can’t always count on
“The closure of The Hub creates a kind of new energy. Many parties in
empathy or understanding. Too
the city recognize the importance of a living room where all Eindhoven
many international families are
residents can meet. An inventory is currently being made of what is
left to their own after one of the
needed and how the new plans may be implemented. For now it’s
two partners is hired for the first
important how the redevelopment of the VDMA site will take place.
time in a company in our region.
It looks like the current Hub's location can be used for another 1 to
With the ‘Living in program’,
1.5 years and we’re looking for other locations elsewhere in the city.
employers and parties in the
Whether in the meantime some of the usual activities of the ‘old’ Hub
city try to make clear what the
can take place is unsure and depends on the redevelopment and the
challenges for internationals are.
phasing of the project.
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Disaster Preparedness: A Gen X Manifesto by Rebekah Villon
I am a huge fan of Ask Polly by Heather Havrilesky.
I remember myself. I understand it from the
It’s an advice column that transcends the writer’s
inside out.
immediate
situation,
urging
people
to
find
deeper connections with themselves and others.
Because Havrilesky is young (in her 30s when she
It’s heartfelt, vulnerable, and inspiring. So, of
wrote this book), and because she is reflecting on
course, I couldn’t wait to read her memoir, Disaster
her youth, the book deals a lot with the peculiarities
Preparedness.
of her family, and of families in general.
In Disaster Preparedness, Havrilesky writes candidly
forces that describe a whole generation.
When it comes to family, there is no escape. The beauty—and the nightmare—of family is how well they know you after so long, and how deeply you belong to each other. There is no easy exit. There are witnesses, and they remember everything.
Havrilesky is only a few years younger than I am, and
Later in life, she goes to therapy. As is often the case,
I am not sure I’ve yet read a memoir from someone
in therapy she works to tell the truth, to recover the
my own age. So, when she describes listening to Tea
innocence and transparency of a child, and to reveal
in the Sahara by the Police on her Walkman, playing
her authentic self. But she shares an insight that I
the boardgame Clue, or playing Barbies with her
find really interesting: is a person’s childhood self
sister, it’s as though she’s describing a childhood
really their authentic self?
about her childhood and youth, about her family and friends, and about the influences that shaped her adulthood. Along the way, she describes aspects of her life so specifically she perfectly captures the
Book Review by Rebekah Villon But was my personality as a child—honest, open, full of wonder, prone to weeping at the slightest provocation— somehow more authentic than the pessimistic, spiteful cad I’d become? Was it really fair to claim such innocence and purity as my true self, or to throw away years of meticulously constructed defense mechanisms, many of them awesomely complex and imaginatively designed, the psychological equivalent of an internal-combustion engine? Maybe, instead, I was some unsteady combination of innocent... child and cynical... adult. My genuine self was at once kind and nasty, well-intentioned and short-tempered and avoidant and thoughtful and hesitant to shower regularly. It’s this kind of thinking that comes to inform Havrilesky’s acceptance of herself and others, a form of radical self-acceptance that she practices imperfectly, but that informs all of her writing. It’s what makes reading her work so inspiring, charming, and touching, and what keeps me coming back to her again and again. It’s startling how her journey, from a childhood with “toughen up already” parents to the dramas and agonies of adolescence, to an adulthood that is messy and confusing, infused with moments of enlightenment, echoes aspects of my own, and of a whole generation that grew up in the same way. I hope that all of us learn to practice the exuberant love that Havrilesky has come to model.
We are frazzled and unruly, you and me. We are desperate and wistful and restless and funny and frayed at the edges... There is nothing wrong with feeling unsafe and uncertain. There is nothing wrong with addled, misguided parenting, or self-involved rambling. I give you permission, my friend, to continue on this twisted, sweet path of suffering and satisfaction and distraction. I give you my blessing, my partner in failing at everything. I am witness to your grace and your faltering. I give you my undying love, as you struggle and stutter and the sun falls from the sky...
You
read
Ask
Polly
at
at @hhavrilesky, and I highly recommend doing both.
Please remember, we were not a disappointment. Not at all, not even close. We were gorgeous and strong, you and me. We were terrible and troubled and utterly divine.
Questions or comments about this review? Ideas for what I should read next? Contact me at rebekah@howdomagazine.com
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Giving birth in the Netherlands Having a baby is the most special period in your life. For internationals there are quite some differences between health care in the Netherlands and health care you would receive in your home country, especially regarding health care during pregnancy, birth and the time after birth. We know that these differences may worry you, so let us explain how things work. In the Netherlands there is a unique system of midwives and gynaecologists. Midwives guide the healthy pregnancies and regular births. A gynaecologist steps in when complications arise. A Dutch midwife is primarily a medical expert, but, aside from this, she is also a coach and a confidant during the whole pregnancy period. A midwife has had an extensive training during her 4 year bachelor program throughout which she spent 50% of her time doing internships. By the end of her training she has witnessed and assisted in a lot of deliveries. Geertje Swinkels en Janneke Oudenaarden
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During pregnancy a midwife checks on the wellbeing of mother and child. She does so by taking an extensive medical history of the future parents. She checks weight and blood pressure of the mother and growth of the baby. She orders several blood tests and ultrasounds are made. Besides all the medical checks the midwife gives all the information you need to prepare yourself for birth and parenthood. She is there, 24/7, for all your questions and worries. She does so involving both future parents and possible siblings. During the delivery the midwife makes sure that both mother and baby are doing fine by doing the necessary medical checks. She offers support to make sure that a woman can cope with the contractions. She does all this following the wishes expressed in a birth plan that has been discussed together during the pregnancy. At the end of it all your beautiful baby will be born through her hands. At Midwifery Practice Eindhoven we have made the care for international clients one of our specialties. We will take the time to explain what you can expect and to understand your needs. We want you to feel safe and supported and have a good start as a family. We welcome you from the moment your pregnancy test is positive but also if you already have questions before you conceive. www.midwiferypractice-eindhoven.nl
Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari by Rebekah Villon
Part 3: The Toast of Paris
years in Java, Margreet returned to the Netherlands as a divorcee,
The life of Mata Hari is shrouded
living in poverty while her husband kept custody of her daughter.
in mystery. There are competing and contradictory stories, and
After the dissolution of her marriage, Margreet moved to Paris.
everyone,
Margreet
Although it pained her to be so far from her daughter, she could not
herself, has different motives
support her, and her ex-husband used every scandal and accusation
for misrepresenting the truth.
from her life as a reason to keep her from her child. She was fluent in
My approach has been to sift
French (among other languages), and it's likely that she was working as
through these different stories
a prostitute and wanted to avoid more rumors and scandal reaching
and present the version that I
her family.
including
find most probable, but there are truths and facts that we may
Like a Shooting Star
never fully understand.
In
1903,
unconventional
dancers
like
Isadora
Duncan
were
revolutionizing dance performance in Europe, moving from the drawing This is part three of a six-part
rooms and salons to centerstage and international fame. Margreet,
series exploring the life, loves,
who was working as an artist's model and circus performer under her
and legacy of the legendary Mata
married name of MacLeod, was likely inspired by these stories. When
Hari, born Margaretha Geertruida
she was invited to dance in a salon, she seized the opportunity, and
Zelle. In previous issues, we
quickly gained fame as an exotic dancer.
covered her tragic youth, a deeply troubled marriage, and
For her performances, Margreet adopted her Javanese nickname:
the loss of a child. After several
Mata Hari. She wore incredible costumes with elaborate head-
Mata Hari part 3
dresses, performing dances she
offstage as well, telling people
never a great dancer; that her
had learned in Java, playing to
alternately that she was the
act was successful because it
European fascination with exotic
daughter of an Indian temple
was so sensual and she was so
and Oriental cultures. Her lean
dancer, or that she was born in
beautiful.
figure and dark hair and eyes
Java to European parents. No
What her dancing career did was
contributed to this mystique. Her
matter her real origin, she was
catapult her into the upper ranks
dances ended with her (nearly)
an exotic beauty, the desired
of society, where her beauty and
naked, typically wearing nothing
companion
charm could win over many men
but a sheer body suit and
powerful men.
and be used to make a profit.
jeweled chest pieces. She had
She toured Europe to acclaim
Her transition from dancer to
always been self-conscious of
wherever she went. She was
courtesan
her breasts, thinking they were
seen with a series of lovers at
perhaps, inevitable.
too small, and always kept them
the highest ranks of society. She
of
wealthy
and
was
graceful
but,
covered, even later in her career
By 1914, Mata Hari was known
when she skipped the body suit.
throughout
‘so feline, extremely feminine, majestically tragic’
Mata Hari avoided obscenity laws by claiming that these were the sacred temple dances of the people of Java, and audiences were immediately smitten. A Paris newspaper claimed that she was: "so feline, extremely feminine,
Europe,
traveling
all over the continent, received in palaces and parlors, known to princes and generals and everyone worth knowing. Her reputation for being interested in wealth was well-established, and some would say that her beauty was fading. Was there anyone, perhaps, better positioned to gather military intelligence? The
majestically tragic, the thousand curves and movements of her
had lavish clothes, jewels, and
body trembling in a thousand
an incredible lifestyle. She was a
rhythms."
famous beauty, written about in
French didn't think so.
society pages, and photographed A glowing review in Le Journal
often. Although her reputation
said:
with men further strengthens his case against her, aside from
“Mata Hari personifies all the
her child, she had everything she
poetry of India. Its mysticism, its
ever wanted.
voluptuousness, its languor, its hypnotizing charm.”
The Fruits of Fame In truth, Mata Hari's dancing
Mata Hari was an overnight
career didn't last long. She
smash hit. Her performances
was in her twenties when she
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Physical distancing, please! This is corona time. But that’s not news – there’s no escaping it. It’s everywhere and it affects us all in many ways. The world looks empty; it is both quiet and loud at the same time. We are in this bizarre movie featuring an invisible enemy, and we’re hoping that some superpower hero will appear and save us all. But this is real and it is up to each of us to deal with it.
the communications department to tell us that the term was not correct. We should not practice ‘social’
distancing
but
‘physical’
distancing,
he explained. And he is 100% right. There is absolutely no need to stop socializing. If anything, it is more important and probably more necessary than ever. A friendly interaction will overcome any 1.5 meter barrier. It is possible to introduce yourself as the new neighbor
Governments and health organizations tell us
and keep a safe distance at the same time. We can
what to do to stay healthy. Some of their advice is
still greet, comfort, listen, smile, care, talk, admire
so basic but we apparently need reminding: wash
each other’s kids, exchange information about our
your hands! Other precautionary measures are
favorite restaurants and tell our friends they are the
new and directly influence the way we interact with
best. It is possible to do all of this, in any language,
each other: stay home, practice social distancing.
in any culture. All it takes is not to practice social
That’s hard for any human being. We want to meet
distancing, but physical distancing: 1.5 meters.
people, go out, and, particularly if you just arrived in Eindhoven, get to know your new home.
Maybe the superpower we need right now is that little bit of human interaction. It will get us through
Working in the high-tech region of Brainport
this. Stay safe, stay healthy.
has taught me that when serious issues are at stake, the language used to communicate about
Monique Mols
them has to be extremely precise, just like the
Corporate Communications, ASML
technology developed here. So when the term ‘social distancing’ was first introduced, one of my colleagues at ASML immediately contacted
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Living in another country When you go and live in another country there are many different
the differences depending on
things that you need to get acquainted to. The differences in culture,
where you came from and the
in habits. What is considered usual and what is not. Getting to know
habits and customs here in the
all these different things can be quite time consuming and sometimes
Netherlands. We have experience
costly. The traffic rules for example can be slightly different, which
in living and working in and with
can result in a fine. Also, conducting business can be different. Some
many different cultures. We can
customs can be considered offensive like making a deal on buying a
give you the benefit of these
house and then having extra demands afterwards. In the Netherlands
experiences. Please have a look
that is not common whereas in the south of Europe this is the way it
on our website to see which
is done.
services we can help you with.
When settling in a new house for example do you now invite the neighbors over or do you go and introduce yourself to them in the street? All these questions might be going through your head when you move into a new house and start to get acquainted to the new customs. You don’t want to make a bad first impression. In the Netherlands you do not arrive unannounced at a neighbor’s house, this is not appreciated. But obviously when you meet them in the street, by accident, you can always introduce yourself as the new tenant or owner. But like in any country some people are very welcoming and other people tend to be more private. Everyone needs to get accustomed to the new people on the block. At Tulip Expat Services we provide a relocation service which always also includes informing you about these small differences which can make settling in just that much easier. Give you a heads up on
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Discover the heritage language schools of Eindhoven!
Heritage language schools (also called “mother tongue schools”) provide the opportunity for multilingual children to follow lessons in a language they speak at home, but are not able to study at school. The Eindhoven region is fortunate to have this valuable form of education available in over twenty languages! The heritage language lessons are usually organized by non-profit initiatives and take place after school or in the weekend throughout the school year. Why enroll your child in a heritage
HLSE also regularly reports news about new school
language program? Following
lessons
openings, the development of an international in
the
home
language
is
considered a basic right of every multilingual child.
children’s book collection, and events about multilingualism for parents and teachers.
Parents want their children to be able to connect with other people who speak the same language, to learn to read and write in the home language, and to understand the traditions of the culture. It has been shown that a strong foundation in the home language leads to greater social and academic success overall for multilingual children. Heritage
Language
Schools
Eindhoven
(HLSE)
is a platform that ensures families can easily find information about the available programs. Check out the list at www.hollandexpatcenter. com/heritageschools
to
see
if
your
child’s
language is offered. For additional details, see www.hlseindhoven.com/heritage-schools-list.
Visit www.hlseindhoven.com to find out more.
Column Expat Center
Keeping the Non-Dutch Speaking Residents Informed about the Coronavirus By Olivia van den Broek-Neri
Holland Expat Center South partnered with Brainport Development
Do you have a suggestion for
to developed a portal
something that should be added
for the non-Dutch speaking residents of
Brabant about the coronavirus outbreak in the Netherlands. It is a
to the portal? Please Send an
joint initiative of the Municipality of Eindhoven (Holland Expat Center
email to:
South), Brainport Eindhoven, TU/e, Fontys and High Tech Campus
info@hollandexpatcenter.com.
Eindhoven, in collaboration with Expat Spouses Initiative and Eindhoven365. “The portal provides a perfect starting point for anyone
Tips from the Coronal Portal for
who is looking for corona-related information,” says Mira Dreessen,
Brabant Team
Projectmanager, Brainport Development. She helped develop the portal
“… I try to find a balance in
together with her colleague Heather Donaldson (Project coordinator at
being ambitious and dedicated
Brainport Development) and Olivia van den Broek-Neri (Holland Expat
at work, socially engaged with
Center South). “The goal is to get you started on where to find more
family and friends, as well as
information on several topics as well as regional initiatives,” says Mira.
attending my own wellbeing with moments of relaxation.”
It is also important to make sure that the community is aware of the
Mira Dreessen, Projectmanager,
portal. To ensure that the portal reaches as many non-Dutch speaking
Brainport Development
residents as possible, Expat Spouses Initiative created a PEP team to work on the portal: Dilan Sarac and Katarzyna Hejna. “We are working
“These are stressful times, which
in a team where everyone has a different background,”
is why I make it a point
says Katarzyna, “Thanks to this we can think in a broader
to unplug at different
perspective about the needs of internationals. Working on
times throughout
this portal I have discovered for myself how many amazing
the day. I have found
places there are to explore [in Brabant]!”
that swimming and reading have helped
Although these times are difficult for internationals who
me, and recommend
are away from friends and family, Dilan Sarac points out
that everyone does
something positive that has resulted: “The pandemic
one thing (or activity)
showed us how many we are,” she says. “We are not alone at all.”
a day to unwind. Check out the portal for some tips and tricks!”
Visit the portal at: www.hollandexpatcenter.com/corona-portal
Olivia van den Broek-Neri, Project Coordinator Communications & Events, Holland Expat Center South The Holland Expat Center South office is temporarily closed, but the HECS team is still available to answer your questions about settling into Brabant.
The ‘Quintessential Dutch’ crossword puzzle 1 2
Horizontal
3
2.
wooden shoes
4
4.
the chocolate sprinkles 5
6
that the Dutch put on sandwiches
5.
7
what people in Brabant
8
say when parting ways
9
the annual holiday for children celebrated on 5 December
7.
8.
a round, fried snack
10
How much do you know about Dutch culture? And do you know the right Dutch words for quintessentially Dutch things? Test yourself with this crossword puzzle!
a two-wheeled means of transport
10.
Vertical
1.
the longest nightlife street in Eindhoven
a structure with turbine blades
3.
6.
the colour of the Dutch royal family
the flowers most associated with the Dutch
9.
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