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T H E M AG A Z I N E F O R I N T E R N AT I O N A L S | E I N D H OV E N A R E A

32 Rajesh Manchalle Subbarao and Satish Kumar The Indian community in Eindhoven is growing fast

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Rebekkah Villon Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari

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A Picture Story Eindhoven News – Tenth Anniversary

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HOWDO magazine is a bimonthly publication.

Publisher Niels ter Haar Editorial Office Linde ten Broek, Fred van Deurzen, Stephania Kipperman, Caitlin van der Kolk, Marielle Owen, Joost Pool, Rebekah Villon, Peter CA de Jong Media Advisor Fred van Deurzen, Arthur van Hest,

Niels ter Haar

Stephania Kipperman, Michel Peels Photography Frans Claassen, Eddie Mol Design Studio Bonkend, Sanne Drieenhuijzen, Lisa Schelcher

Dear readers, Exciting times are ahead of us! Christmas is at our doorstep and for HOWDO Magazine this month means we will host the first edition of our International Days on 29 – 30 November 2019.

It is HOWDO’s mission to be a linking pin between the Eindhovenaar

Distribution waiting rooms

and our internationals. In addition to the initiatives we started

Tour de Ville

already, we will host the International Days at the Warehouse of

Contact HOWDO magazine Hastelweg 250 5652CN Eindhoven info@howdomagazine.com www.howdomagazine.com

Innovation. Admittance is free. During these two days you can attend several workshops, seminars and visit the stands of our exhibitors, all with the goal to bridge the gap and make the internationals feel at home in the Eindhoven area.

Next to hosting our International Days, we still host our HOWDO Magazine launches. Everybody is welcome at our launches and

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Looking forward to connect and meet you in 2020!

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fun in the process! Join us in January for a new

Let's start the new year with a bang and learn a

round of language training and start the New Year

new language or brush up on an old one.

out with a bang!

With

nine

different

languages

to

offer,

Una Paloma Blanca can help with any language goal you want to tackle in the New Year.

Una Paloma Blanca uses fun and interactive lessons to help you learn a new language in the most fun, fast, and efficient way possible. All our teachers are native speaking and have one goal: to help you reach all you language goals and have

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TEN! NINE! EIGHT! ZEVEN! SIX! FIVE! FOUR! THREE! TWO! ONE! At Club Countdown we will count down to zero more than once. You can relive that magic 12 o’clock moment more times than ever before. And each time we’ll suprise you with something new. There

31ST OF DECEMBER, 00.30

CLUB COUNTDOWN

may even be a Chinese dragon going through the room or a crazy stuntteam, who knows. Join us in this ultimate countdown to the New Year. Party like it’s…2020! www.effenaar.nl

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CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG SUN 29 DEC

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THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SHOW TUE 31 DEC

CLUB COUNTDOWN NYE 2020

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PHYSICAL GRAFFITI

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DE WERELDWIJZER

Primary Education

De Wereldwijzer could be translated as the World wiser or pointing at the World. It offers

WED 12 FEB

BLACK PUMAS

primary education for newcomers and a fluent transformation to the Dutch educational system.

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FASTLOVE

A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE MICHAEL

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

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THE CALLING

understand, speak, read and write the Dutch

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pupil can enrol in the Dutch system.

THE BOOTLEG BEATLES THU 12 MAR

YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX

language within 40 to 60 weeks. After that the

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check our complete program:

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Dutch Traditions: Nieuwjaarsduiken Since the 1960's, starting the new year with a cold swim has been an annual tradition, and the event is held simultaneously in nearly 60 locations around the country. The largest single swim event is in Scheveningen, where it is limited to 10,000 participants, but you can check this site for all the official locations and information: https://www.unox.nl/nieuwjaarsduik.html.

Every new year, tens of thousands of Dutch

The closest official swim to Eindhoven is

people gather on the country's many beaches

in Mierlo, and it may be the perfect way to

and waterways for an icy plunge into the sea.

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If you or your partner need a Dutch license and you have to pass the Dutch driving test, Dekker is the driving school for you.

We are the oldest driving school in The Netherlands with extensive experience, as you can imagine. Also we have guarantees and a very high customer satisfaction rate. We also do have special discounts on our packages so we’re financially the best choice too.

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pinboard THE SOUTHERN COMFORT BARBER MATES... ...are keen to recruit new enthusiastic singers !

If you are interested in singing this great music with an enthusiastic bunch of other guys, why

We are a group of 20 men, singing four-part a

not come and visit us on one of our rehearsal

cappella Barbershop style songs from the fifties,

nights for a first acquaintance, naturally without

sixties and seventies, but also from the 21st

any obligation. Or visit one of our concerts; for

century, by world famous artists like Elvis Presley,

information see www.scbm.nl.

Ricky Nelson, John Denver, Queen, Elton John, Rob de Nijs, Guus Meeuwis.

We are especially looking for men who can sing

Of course we also sing a Christmas repertoire.

in the tenor or baritone section, but the other

Our rehearsal room is in COMMUNITY CENTRE

voices, bass and lead, are equally welcome, of

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course.

EINDHOVEN, where we rehearse on Wednesday nights from 8 to 10.30 pm with our Musical

See it as a challenge! You are most welcome to

Director Hanneke Reijerse.

come and sing along with us, first month free.

commonly seen on eggs Benedict, or served over asparagus. French food guides have referred to this “Dutch Sauce” since the 1500s, although, until recipes were published in the 1600s, it's unclear whether this early sauce resembled its modern counterpart.

The myth is that French Huguenots learned the History Detective:

Is Hollandaise Sauce Really from the Netherlands?

making of Hollandaise sauce during their exile in the Netherlands, but it is an unlikely origin. While he may have been documenting an existing “Dutch sauce”, it seems more likely that La Varenne's recipe for Hollandaise Sauce, published in 1651, was his own invention, a variation on Béchamel sauce specifically to be served with asparagus.

Hollandaise sauce is made with butter, eggs, and

Despite its name, Hollandaise sauce appears

a bit of lemon juice. It is one of the fundamental

to be a purely French invention, and a truly

sauces of French cuisine, a “mother sauce” most

wonderful one.

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much of a culture shock for me; I hope the feeling is mutual.”

What does Interlingo specialise in?

“Technical translations are at the

What interests you about the Brainport region?

“Whilst

‘People who know people’ World Trade Center Eindhoven

I

consider

because we’ve been in business a

since 1994, client requests and

linguist through and through

word-of-mouth advertising have

– very much a humanities guy –

led to many other skills and

I’ve always had a keen interest

specialisms being added to our

in technology, and in high tech

portfolio: legal, financial, retail

in particular. Both our client

and marketing translation work,

base and the region as a whole

we provide interpreters and we

are

work with native speakers.”

teeming

with

myself

core of our service offering. But

interesting

technical businesses, producing and in

selling

their

incredibly

products

“Last but not least, it’s well

and

worth mentioning that we keep

innovative ways. I just love it.

up with the latest developments

If I’m honest, from a business

in translation technology; we

perspective, I actually find this

work with the most sophisticated

region

solutions.”

more

modern

interesting

and

innovative than the region I hail

Meet Joël Sigling, Interlingo a Platinum Member of WTC·E and take your language to the next level!

from.”

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humanities guy"

Could you introduce yourself ?

“Joël Sigling, 54, born and raised

“We recently moved to Strijp-T,

in Amstelveen, where I currently

one of the focal points in

live. I also spent 11 years living

Brainport,

in Antwerp, during and after

our existing – and no doubt,

my studies, where I had lots of

prospective – clients are also

acquaintances from the South

located.

of

new stage in the company’s

the

Netherlands.

So

the

Eindhoven way of life isn’t too

where

It’s

development.”

a

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exciting

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Do Something Instead

by Rebekah Villon

Volunteerism is a deeply ingrained aspect of Dutch culture, reflecting the sense of social and community responsibility that is so important in the Netherlands. In fact, according to a 2018 study, over half of Dutch people between the ages of 15-24 do volunteer work, and consider it part of their social well-being.

• There are hundreds of different activities and volunteer opportunities, so there are ways to participate no matter what your age, interest, or ability level.

• Volunteering is a great way to meet people who share your interests and build friendships • Volunteering helps to boost your self-esteem, develop new skills, and maybe even boost a resume

If you pay attention to the news, it can seem like

• Volunteering is a chance to take direct action and

the world is in a state of crisis. Even if you don't

make a difference in the world

pay attention to the news, this past July saw record

• Many volunteer opportunities don't require the

heat levels around the world. July's temperatures

ability to speak Dutch, but can help you polish your

were even hotter than the temperatures in June

language skills along the way

that killed 13 people and thousands of animals in Europe. Fortunately, volunteering can be a great way to take positive steps to improve the world, and to foster deeper connections in the Netherlands.

Benefits of Volunteering For expats, volunteering is not just a great way to adapt to local culture and do what the Dutch do.

Volunteering also provides some special benefits for internationals and immigrants. For example:

Do Something

Being an expat can sometimes feel isolating,

progressively through 2030 are not sufficient, and

emphasizing ways in which you are different from

that more action needs to be taken now.

everyone around you. Volunteering helps to remind you of the many ways that we are connected, and lets you see and experience local life in the Netherlands in a whole new way.

If you are concerned about climate change, and want to take action, of course you can eat less meat, use less energy and fuel, and reduce your waste.

But the truth is, 71% of global emissions are caused by the actions of just 100 companies. The actions of private individuals will not make a significant enough change; we need to work together.

• Get involved. Contact SIW at www.siw.nl/en to find out about volunteer opportunities in the Netherlands or abroad. You can work in nature, help refugees, and support your community. In Eindhoven, visit www.eindhovendoetforvolunteers. nl to search for a huge variety of local volunteer opportunities and participate in activities right in your neighborhood.

Keep in mind that non-EU citizens often need a work permit in order to volunteer in the Netherlands, and you generally cannot volunteer if you have a

How You Can Help the Environment

tourist visa or are receiving unemployment benefits.

But you don't need a work permit to write letters,

• Put pressure on businesses. Aramco, ExxonMobil,

donate money, plant a tree, or reduce your carbon

Royal Dutch Shell, BP, and Chevron are in the top

footprint. No matter what our country of residence

12 companies responsible for global greenhouse

or citizenship, we can work together to improve our

gas emissions. Don't do business with those

daily lives, and the future of our shared world.

companies, and write letters or reach out on social media and tell them why. Opt out of using banks and investment firms that do business with those companies, and tell them why. Do research and ask specific questions about where your money is invested, where your fuel comes from, and where your energy comes from.

• Get political. Contact the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, or the EU Commission on Climate Action, and let them know that measured plans to reduce emissions

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Spending the night “Near Heaven” Boutique Hotel Mariënhage is open!

Their love for hospitality, design and history will amaze guests.

Hotel Mariënhage is located at a monumental building that is part of the heritage of the order of the Augustijnen near the former Mariënhage convent the hotel is named after. The concept has been inspired by the history, the religion and the last habitants, being the Augustijnen. A luxury hotel that reveals a hidden history, and lures the guest into a state of rest and amazement. General manager Henk Jan Burgers is visibly proud. “I have never heard the word remarkable being used as much, here is why”.

Heavenly rooms

The forbidden fruit Hospitality,

Dutch

Design

en

There are 5 versions of their

the stories about the convent

elegant hotel rooms, all with

are treasured. The entrance of

a

Hotel Mariënhage is where the

respect or winks at the religious

temptation starts, here you will

history. The illustrations and

feel the connection with present

items in the rooms reference

and past. We welcome our guests

to paradise but also the city of

with a forbidden fruit from the

lights; Eindhoven, the industry

“Garden of Eden”.

or the Witte Dame. Find out the

unique

design

that

pays

broad mix of materials, Auping We will always make and take

beds en designer items like

time for our guests! You can taste

Moroso chairs. The hotel seduces

the past, but also Eindhoven’s

their guests with a feeling of

embrace of the future. Dreams

spiritually energized history of

and pondering are allowed space

the area.

in Hotel Mariënhage. As a guest you come here to discover! Within the premises you can take an evening walk and find the oldest piece of Eindhoven, completely restored monumental heritage and museum light art of Studio Drift.

kanaalstraat 4 | Eindhoven www.marienhage.com

Donor Register For your information: What's a Donor Register?

In the Donor Register you fill in your choice about the donation of your organs and tissues after your death.

You can fill in your choice online or by post. It is important that you choose. Then your partner or family will know whether you are a donor or not.

The new Donor Register will start on 1 July 2020. Anyone in the Netherlands aged 18 and about who is registered in a Dutch municipality will then be entered in the Donor Register.

Foreigners in the Netherlands and organ donation The Donor Act is not only for people with Dutch nationality. Foreigners are also covered by the Donors Act if they are registered with a Dutch municipality. This is currently the case and will continue to be the case under the new Donors Act (active donor registration).

Sometimes foreigners only stay in the Netherlands for a short time. Three years after they started living in the Netherlands, they receive a letter asking them to fill in a choice. Foreigners can also fill in a choice at an earlier stage. They do not have to wait until they are asked to do so. If no choice is filled in until they have received a letter, the partner and family will decide on organ and tissue donation.

Text: Peter CA de Jong

Design Your Own Future

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“EINDHOVEN IN ART”

by Lex Grote Photo: Jannie Guo

In our city tour for “Eindhoven in art”, our local host and artist Lex Grote shows us the not well-known art hot spots.

“Everyone in Eindhoven with a little bit of interest in art has at least once been to the Van Abbe Museum”, according to Lex. “Being established in 1936, it’s one of the first public museums for contemporary art in Europe.

The museum’s collection of around 2700 works includes key works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Marlene Dumas, John Körmeling and El Lissitzky. The museum has an experimental

Eindhoven in art

approach towards art’s role in society. Openness, hospitality and knowledge exchange are key factors in that.

COLLABORATIONS

Only 50 metres away from the entrance of the museum is another art

Albert van Abbehuis

institute related to the Van Abbe family: the “Albert van Abbehuis”

prides itself in both local,

or known as AvA . Lex talks about the history of the building: “The

national and international

building is the former villa of cigar manufacturer Albert van Abbe,

collaborations.

who donated it to the municipality of Eindhoven under the condition

Eva: “As a multi-

that it would become a cultural institution”.

disciplinary platform, we opt projects from both

Eva van der Moer, the curator of AvA continues: ”This is an art

cultural and artistic as

space and cultural platform, where we work in collaboration with

well as the social and

enthusiastic professionals. We aim to create new and exciting

scientific sector. Every

exhibitions and to connect society to the worlds of art, science

month we have different

and technology. The space functions as a multi-platform for

exhibitions and we

contemporary art exhibitions, performances, concerts, meet-ups,

welcome everyone to

workshops, research labs, hackathons and cutting edge lectures.

visit us from Thursday

National and international collaborations with fellow initiatives in

till Sunday from 13h00

the cultural sector strengthen our purpose as a meeting place for

to 17h00. We are easy

interdisciplinary interactions, resulting in new possibilities. Albert

accessible, free of

van Abbehuis is fun to be at and to meet your fellow open minded”.

entrance and we stimulate the contact between visitors and the exhibiting artists."

Want to know more about AvA or Albert van Abbehuis, visit their Facebook page @albertvanabbehuis.

Photo: Dick Rennings

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Every day we advise and represent our clients in family and inheritance law matters. Our services are based on a personal approach, never losing sight of the human dimension of a case. We are at your side in difficult times, but also when you settle in the Netherlands and want to be informed about the family law-related consequences.

If you are interested in no-nonsense advice on obtaining a decent out-ofcourt settlement or a court decision, we look forward to hearing from you.

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Lugar and Primi

On the edge of Eindhoven, in Waalre on the Gestelsestraat you can find a beautiful historic building. The first floor is home to the a la carte luxury restaurant Lugar, on the second floor you can find the personal and authentic Portuguese restaurant Primi.

Enjoy a gastronomic lunch or diner at Lugar or be amazed by the pure dishes from Primi. Entertain your guests with a private dinner in one of the separate dining spaces and enjoy the dedication of host Jeroen.

You can not visit Primi without ordering a cataplana dish, a traditional Portuguese dish prepared in a authentic copper cataplana pan.

Lugar and Primi Gestelsestraat 2 Waalre

If choosing is hard because of all the delicious

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take you on a culinary journey.

annual volume of patent applications in Europe.

While Brainport is, strictly speaking, a place on a map, the word is also used to refer to a culture of communication, collaboration, international outreach, and technological innovation. Many Brainport organizations seek to further develop the region with public policy, education, and infrastructure initiatives. So Brainport is a place, and it's also a state of mind.

What is Brainport Anyway?

If you've spent any time among Eindhoven's expat community, you've probably heard the term “Brainport.� Brainport is a shorthand term for the high-tech region in south-east Brabant, and Eindhoven is its capital. In 2012, the Brainport region attracted twice as much investment as Amsterdam, and accounts for almost a fourth of all Dutch exports. Brainport has the highest

Fotograaf: Riccardo Annandale

Cafetaria restaurant Arif

Besides a very diverse assortment of fries, döner and “kapsalon” dishes, cafeteria restaurant Arif has a wide selection of grilled dishes and original Turkish food such as lentil soup and baklava.

You can also enjoy lunch at cafeteria restaurant Arif.

Sandwich rolls, toasties, and Turkish pizzas are just a few of the many options on their lunch menu.

We look forward to seeing you at Arif!

Edisonstraat 146 www.thuisbezorgd.nl/cafetaria-restaurant-arif

Glutenvrije Super Eindhoven Sensitive to gluten? On a lactose-free, dairy-free, or sugar-free diet?

Nowhere in the Eindhoven area will you find such a diverse assortment of tasty fresh bread, pastry, pasta, pizza, croquettes and ice cream. You can shop stressfree again!

Edisonstraat 10 www.glutenvrijesuper-eindhoven.nl

Honden- en Kattentrimsalon Catdog My name is Paul and I would like to bring your dog or cat’s fur back in top condition.

Contact me by phone or visit my shop, without further obligations.

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KIP 040

Because we love pure and honest food, everything we serve is halal, freshly homemade and prepared with the best ingredients.

You prefer to enjoy our delicious, healthy meal at home? Place an order for pickup or have it delivered right to your doorstep.

Edisonstraat 4 Eindhoven www.kip040.nl

Bibi’s Trimsalon

All breeds big and small - they’ve been able to find her from anywhere, near or far. For all your dog’s fur care and groomind needs. We also offer behavioural advice and full treatments. Exclusive one-on-one attention, love and relaxation. Quality time for your dog!

Edisonstraat 14 www.bibitrimsalon.nl

Do you want to get a tattoo done by Joan ? stop by for free advice and information in the best neighbourhood of Eindhoven! We work by appointment monday through sunday from 09:00 to 22:00. Call or e-mail to get more information: 0614475422 joanrose@hotmail.com Edisonstraat 109

Kidskartel The coolest kids store in town!

150m2 top quality second hand and new kidsfashion & retro toys.

We buy and sell! You can celebrate your birthdayparty, have a high tea with your besties in our kidsproof lunch cafe or buy some vegan candy. That's shop, play and lot's of fun all under the same roof!

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Have You Met the Sweet Lord's Little Beast?

The small beetle known in English as a “ladybird” or “ladybug” is called the “lieveheersbeestje” in Dutch.

The Lobster & Ox

In fact, the words have a common origin: the “lady” in

The Lobster & Ox is more than a trendy restaurant;

cloak, and the most common European ladybug is

it is all about hospitality and culinary treats. They

the seven-spotted variety. The seven spots were

serve the most qualified products accompanied by

said to relate to her seven joys or seven sorrows.

ladybug is Our Lady, the Virgin Mary. Early depictions of the Virgin Mary often showed her in a scarlet

the best service and ambiance.

This association is so strong that the insect's name They make the high-threshold more affordable and

also refers to the Virgin Mary in Norwegian and

they make luxury accessible for everybody.

German. In Irish, Russian, and Polish it is called “God's Little Cow.” In Hebrew and Yiddish, it is called

In addition, they serve more than 40 open wines.

“Moses' little cow/horse”.

From a fresh and floral Hungarian furmint to a Dom Perignon or a Château d’Yquem.

In the Netherlands, street tiles decorated with ladybird are used as a symbol against senseless

Ultimately, they prepare top quality meat and

violence and bullying, and they are often placed

fresh shellfish. Our best ox is from Rangers Valley,

on sites where violent acts occurred, or in front of

Australia, which has been grain fed for 270 days and

schools as a symbol against violence. So when you

our best lobster is from Mary’s Bay, Canada.

see the sweet lord's little beast, remember to be kind to one another.

And to top things off, they have an atmospheric cocktail bar and lounge on the first floor, where you can relax and enjoy your aperitif or after-dinner drink(s).

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Holiday Celebrations We are approaching the holiday season again. It is the season to be jolly‌ to spend the season with your family and loved ones. Where the days are short and the nights are long. Internationals in a new location need to find their way through, their new home country’s traditions and habits. Some people choose to return home for the holiday season, others choose to stay. Both can be very stressful ;-).

This time of the year can be a very difficult period for internationals in another country who have left their (extended) family in their home country. Some of the more introvert internationals might find it particularly difficult to find a connection with others. People are tending to stay home during the colder and darker time of the year. So it can be quite important to start the hobby now, to do a course or find out what is going on in the city. To get that connection with people that have the same interests both local and internationally so that you are able to build up your social circle in the city you are living. These could be people from work, or a hobby that you have always wanted to start, through the social media networks which you might have joined. There might be events happening which could be interesting to visit. It is important to make that effort to find a connection with other people. It is also the season for the locals or other internationals to invite those people who are unable to return to their families or loved ones, to join together and enjoy the festive season together. You might never know if you might meet a lifelong friend or just an acquaintance to make wonderful memories.

Enjoy the holiday season to all.

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How a young Albanian woman does business in six languages Kaltrina Avdiaj

Kaltrina Avdiaj Before enrolling as an International Business student at the Fontys in Eindhoven, Kaltrina Avdiaj (22) spent most of her life in her hometown Tirana, the capital of Albania. Due to her father’s work, she also lived in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (2009-2010) and Brussels (2014-2015). Her parents and brother (17) are in Albania.

So, you already had quite some international experience before coming to Eindhoven?

“Yes, I did. Especially the year in Brussels and the gap year I took afterwards gave me the chance to explore much of Europe. Therefore, I was also quite familiar with the Netherlands. It was difficult to make the decision. I looked at different universities

Sixth?

in several countries and various courses and I knew I wanted something broad. The field of business

“Yes, Albanian, English, French and Spanish. That’s

appealed to me as did the relative smallness of

four, and Italian of course, which is a bit like

Eindhoven.”

German is to the Dutch. We get Italian television shows in Albania. French I learned in Brussels and

What attracted you to Eindhoven?

Spanish during my minor, or exchange semester, in Madrid in the fall of 2018. Dutch will then be my

“I came here for my studies, but after I arrived here

sixth language. I haven’t got my future mapped

Eindhoven grew on me, very quickly. I was surprised

out, but I am planning to make Eindhoven my

that everyone, from young to old, speaks English.

home base for the near, and possibly more distant,

So, it’s easy to integrate without speaking the

future.”

language. Everyone is very accepting. But I do plan to start learning Dutch as soon as I graduate next summer. It will then be the sixth language I speak.”

‘Everyone here is very accepting and speaks English’

So there are more things in Eindhoven that appeal to you?

“There’s a lot of freedom here. Eindhoven has a

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great mix of art, design and innovation and people

What do you do in your free time?

are supported to be who they want to be. Eindhoven is a very international city. It has a unique vibe

“Mostly socializing and travelling with friends.

thanks to the mixture of ‘Eindhovenaren’ and expats

I love to hop on the FlixBus with my friends and

and that combination has made my experience ten

explore a country nearby. That’s also great about

times better!”

the Netherlands and especially Eindhoven. Many international cities are just the proverbial stone’s throw away.”

‘There’s a lot of freedom here’ Any advice for newcomers?

“Do your research before coming here. Find out what the difference is between MBO, HBO and university.

And like I said, I think Eindhoven is fantastic, but be prepared for the weather. The winters are too cold

Kaltrina Avdiaj

for my liking. Most importantly however: housing!

It is so difficult to find a room here, and I’ve had to move every year. I’ve now been in the same student house for a year and hope I don’t need to pack it all in again shortly. It’s a nice house, with eight students, both Dutch and international.”

You said you hadn’t mapped out your future, but what are some plans, if any?

“After I graduate next summer, I would love to work for an international company. The idea of an international workplace and colleagues appeals to me.

Maybe further down the road I could set up my own business.

In Eindhoven I’ve learned that I thrive on being surrounded by as many cultures and nationalities as can be.”

'Eindhoven is fantastic, but the winters are too cold for my liking’'

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Indian community

by Rajesh Manchalle Subbarao and Satish Kumar text: Fred van Deurzen

The Indian community in Eindhoven is growing fast, for example, the number of students from India is the highest amongst all internationals on High Tech Campus. Although not a student Rajesh Rao also works in HTC for Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) as a Strategic Buyer – Software & Licenses. He, his wife Keya Kar and their daughter Teesta lived in Sweden for 3 years, and moved to the Netherlands in 2015.

Rajesh has more than 20+ years working experience in international companies, managing various roles, starting from Pre-Sales, Sales/Business Development & Procurement. He is a native of Bangalore, India and has lived & worked in various European countries like France, Sweden & the Netherlands for the last 8+ years.

In his free time, Rajesh is passionate about theatre

go on... Disagreements are a part of life: if more

& music, he enjoys to watch and also participate

people would respect other opinions, world would

in comedy skits & plays. He has also acted in a few

be a better place. As long as dislikes are brought

serials & dramas for Television back in India.

in a respectful way, personal relations are not

Our first discussion point (a delicate one,

endangered”.

sometimes...) is the directness of the Dutch. To many foreigners, this give-it-to-you-straight

Rajesh also is in love with the Netherlands and

mentality can come across as inconsiderate,

particularly appreciates the culture & diversity of

perhaps even arrogant. Rajesh, however sees the

Eindhoven. “I feel like I have found a home away

positive side of this: “I love the directness of people

from home, the people are surprisingly friendly

in the Netherlands including at my work, where

and social and I enjoy the openness of people in

colleagues and staff work much closer together.

Eindhoven. It is a very creative & modern city with

Here people agree that you can disagree, and

so many activities happening throughout the year,

India

GLOW is one of our favourite events. I definitely feel

certifications in classical and traditional dance

at home in Eindhoven”, he adds.

forms of India, like Bharatanatyam in Kalakshetra

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style, Hindustani classical dance form called Katthak and various dance forms like Rabindra Nritya (based on the songs and plays written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore) and folk dances of India under special guidance from different well-known Masters.

She has also completed a special course in Odissi and in creative dance from an internationally acclaimed dance company based in India.

She has performed in several stage shows across India, Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Bangladesh.

She has choreographed several dance dramas of Rabindranath Tagore’s plays including creative dance shows.

Rajesh’s wife Keya finds herself quite lucky to be born in an Indian family with a very strong affinity

Most of her students are (children of) Indian

towards art and culture. She was a banker but

internationals who moved to Eindhoven, but also a

followed her dream and became a professional

few of them were born here and are happy that they

dancer of traditional Indian dances, and founded

can connect to Indian culture and traditions again.

With Keya as “spider in the web” the group does

"I feel like I have found a home away from home"

everything as a collective: choreography, looking for props, designing and making costumes etc.

Apart from being their teacher, for some of the children Keya is also the “favourite auntie”, the one you tell things you just don’t tell to your parents. ”Children generally get more self-confidence through

her own company “Kalabhavan by KEYA”, a dancing

dancing, become more open and easily share things

school with over 30 students now, aged from 5 up

of their daily life. This inspired me to look on aspects

to 50 years. But according to Keya, “age is not a

of psychological wholesome healing by dancing. The

barrier: dancers of all age perform together and

idea behind this is, that when you are feeling happy,

have fun. I chose dancing to express myself because

you dance; so, you can dance to attain happiness”.

this is the most basic form of art. Dancing is the

We definitely look forward to hear more from Keya

best medium to express one’s feeling: it may be

once she transformed this idea into dance.

expression of love, anger, fear, shame, kindness, pleasure, respect, worship. I perform to spread

Rajesh and his family meet a lot of people,

this forms through all layers, may it be the early

being involved in several social activities and at

beginners, to the very persons who always wished

one of these occasions (the Diwali celebration,

to dance but thought they were not good enough”.

organized by Indo-Dutch Association of Eindhoven

Keya’s passion for dance started at an early

at International School) they met Satish Kumar

age with her first stage performance at the age

(Sharma), his wife Rajni and daughter Yashawini.

of 7. Since then she has trained and obtained

Both families share a passion for music (Yashawini

is playing piano and learning

living in Eindhoven and living with local people, it’s nice to talk every

classical Indian dance from

now or then with other internationals and share our experiences about

Keya) and visit a lot of cultural

living in the Netherlands”.

events together.

Together with other club members Satish is a volunteer in promoting

Satish came with his family to

cricket in Eindhoven area. “Our aim is to make cricket more and more

the Netherlands in 2006 and

popular in Noord Brabant region and bring people together. To achieve

after a short period in Leiden

that, we explain in local and international schools about cricket and

they moved to The Hague. “As

organize training sessions for students.

cricket is my passion since childhood, I joined a cricket club in the Hague and continued playing cricket after coming to Eindhoven in 2010, and currently I’m working for Akzo Nobel as Global Head in IT domain. I became member of Eindhoven Cricket Club, which was established in 1915”.

Like so many other clubs in that period in Eindhoven, the goal wasto make the international employees of Philips feel at home. ECC (www.eindhovencc. com) is still carrying the same values and growing every year”, Satish proudly mentions. Apart from playing, Satish likes the club as a meeting place with other internationals. “Although I’m totally comfortable with

To further promote cricket, outdoor as well as indoor tournaments

India

are being organized for hobby cricketers. Rules

Besides member of the governing body of his club,

and material are altered , for example a much

Satish is also director of Indo-Dutch Association

lighter ball is used compared with the one used

of Eindhoven (a non-profit organization, aiming to

in professional matches”. Also his club (ECC) is

bring people together and helping needy people

very active in promoting cricket. They designed

in case of emergency). Add to that helping out in

and organize a shorter format of game where

his wife’s company “Rasoi Indian Food” (“Rasoi

every cricket enthusiastic can form a team and

means Kitchen” in English), caterer in authentic

participate in tournament (unlike official cricket

fresh Indian Food . “Preservatives nor tinned food

league, where players need to be part of a club to

is used, everything is prepared fresh and taste is

participate).

customized as per choice. This is the reason that Rasoi has approx. 40% non-Indian customers”, Satish ends this very interesting insight in the Indian community.

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Talking with the Alderman Stijn Steenbakkers

More and more internationals come to Eindhoven for work and after a few years decide to stay. For people from India and Pakistan for example this can be a culture shock. But also some "born-and-raised" Eindhovenaren have problems with Eindhoven transforming into an international, dynamic city. Eindhoven Municipality recognizes this possible problem and responds with projects to get both parties on the same page. These projects are focussing on the daily things where inhabitants of Eindhoven have to deal with, like living, working, education and recreation.

In the next editions of HOWDO, alderman of the city will explain us about projects in their own task schedule to let the people who live in Eindhoven feel like they are at home. We start off with Stijn Steenbakkers. Stijn is responsible for economics, Brainport, Innovation, education and sports.

Talking with the Alderman

“First of all: the “new” inhabitants of Eindhoven are more than

It’s also a challenge (and not

welcome here. Because of Philips Eindhoven already has much

only for my own portfolio) to

experience with people coming to Eindhoven for work. The big

make sure Eindhoven stays

difference with the people who are coming now is their origin.

the city it is and we can only

In the past people came from Dutch provinces like Drenthe. As the

do that together. We think it

world is getting smaller and smaller, the "new" Eindhovenaren are

is crucial to make each other

people from around the globe. Our region is one of the major engine

better and stronger in a natural

of the economy in the Netherlands and to keep fulfilling this role

way. I strongly believe in that:

there is a constant question for high quality employees and to meet

one side of the story is that the

that demand we have to look further than our own national borders.

international is essential for the leading role of our region and

Social

they are very welcome here. The other side of the story is that we

For us at Eindhoven Municipality it’s important to facilitate primarily

have to take the stories serious

in the social field, that’s why f.e. I visit an educational institution

from people who tell us that it's

every week. It doesn’t matter on what level, everyone is involved with

almost impossible for them or

internationals. This is a beautiful thing, but it also brings challenges.

for their children to buy a house

The school teachers aren't trained in how to teach in English. In the

because of the increased house

"Regio Deal" (a financial impulse given by the cabinet to strengthen

prices.

the economic power of the region) 14 million euros are used for internationalization of education.

An important part for a good support also is that the

Economical

international must learn our language. We firmly believe that

On the economic side the Holland Expat Centre South is fulfilling a

getting involved in our culture

very important role. One of their tasks is to help the international with

and folklore contributes to a

settling in, but (again with funds from the Regio Deal) we developed

good integration.

the “Living In” program. This program is not only focussing on the person who comes here for work, but most importantly it’s focussing

Summarising: for myself (and for

on the rest of his/her family. Once people come here, we like to let

the municipality) our main task

them to stay. And to achieve that, it is important that you provide

is to keep working on the mutual

facilities to keep them happy.

understanding. We're all living in the same city and we have to do

Challenges

it together!

Stijn wasn't thinking long about our question “what is the biggest challenge in your portfolio” He abswered: “Then I'll have to go back to educatio again: in 2020 we'll launch the “Brainport International Educational Model”. We'll stimulate children of internationals to go to regular schools, helping them to get good understanding with people from various backgrounds.

Photo: Eddie Mol Text: Fred van Deurzen

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Behind the Veils: Revealing Mata Hari

by Rebekah Villon

Mata Hari

The life of Mata Hari is an extraordinary tale, full of risks and reversals, secrets and revelations, pleasure and pain. Like the Dance of the Seven Veils that she introduced to Paris, it is surrounded with mysteries, contradictions, and intrigue. Today, Mata Hari is the archetype of the femme fatale, the masterful seductress and spy. In her day, wartime intelligence agencies used her in their intrigues against each other, each spinning a tale of her seductions and betrayals, and all these competing stories and myths remain firmly in place to this day. Even Mata Hari herself is an unreliable narrator, weaving her own myths from the threads of her life, inventing and reinventing herself as circumstances required. So we enter this tale knowing that it is full of illusions and allusions, and that the real truths may forever be unknown.

This is part one of a six part series exploring the life, loves, and legacy of the legendary Mata Hari.

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Leeuwarden was a thriving little agricultural city, rich in history, untouched by the industrial revolution. Her father, a man with a poor reputation as a spendthrift and schemer, owned a hat shop and had become wealthy speculating in the oil industry.

He treated his oldest daughter like a princess, sending her to exclusive schools, buying her lavish gifts, and letting her travel in an extraordinary goatdrawn carriage. At school, Margreet became known for her intelligence and aptitude with languages, her tendency toward exaggeration (she told the other children she lived in a castle), and her exotic appearance. She had striking dark hair and eyes, and wore red dresses to school. The other children, with their fair hair and somber clothes, couldn't help but notice her, remember her, and react to her exaggerations and tall tales. She was popular and well-liked, but perhaps not well trusted.

In her early life, between 1880-1890, the growing farming crisis affected every part of life in Friesland.

The economy suffered, huge waves of farmers emigrated to America, and finally Margreet's father went bankrupt in 1889. He then had an affair, and

Mata Hari was born Margaretha Geertruida Zelle,

went to Amsterdam to live with the other woman.

in the town of Leeuwarden in 1876. At the time,

The divorce left Margreet and her three younger

siblings alone with their mother.

school. This incident, usually

Unwanted,

Shockingly, her mother died just

described as a “flirtation” or

living in near-poverty, Margreet

nine months after the separation,

“affair”

is perhaps the first

constantly searched for a means

in 1891. So, in the span of just

instance of a pattern that would

two short years in her mid-teens,

repeat all her life, in which the

Mata Hari went from being a

men who desire her also shame

pampered princess to being a

and blame her. While the details

virtual orphan, in the care of her

of the relationship are vague,

godfather.

as are typical of the times, his overt preference for her, public hand-holding,

and

uneducated,

and

"pretty, precocious, troubled teen"

shameless

flirtation soon became a scandal.

As this was the only school in the

of escape from her grim life,

Netherlands at the time where

craving the finer things she had

a person could become trained

enjoyed as a child. At 18, she

as a kindergarten teacher, any

spotted and answered a personal

aspirations her godfather had

ad in the newspaper, placed by

for her future were dashed. He

Captain Rudolf MacLeod of the

Unsure what to do with the

quickly bundled her off to live

Dutch Colonial Army. Stationed

sudden responsibility of a pretty,

with an uncle The Hague, having

in the Dutch East Indies, he was

precocious, troubled teen, her

disgraced herself and her family

on leave in Amsterdam, and

godfather sent her to relatives

Now a slender 17 year old with

wanted to return to Indonesia

in Leiden to study and become

“impudent eyes”, no one knew

with a wife. She eagerly replied

a kindergarten teacher. However,

what to do with the precocious

to his advertisement, and the two

her studies soon came to an

girl. At over 175 centimeters

agreed to meet.

end. Scandal erupted when, at

in height, and with a small

just

Margreet

bosom, she wasn't considered

Their first meeting was at the

became sexually involved with

typically pretty, and she had no

Rijksmuseum, and, although he

the married headmaster of her

dowry to bring to a marriage.

was 20 years older, they hit it off

16

years

old,

Mata Hari

splendidly. He loved her good looks, her intelligence, and her frank, open expression of herself and her sexuality. His well-placed family and stable finances were a great opportunity for her, she always liked older men and men in uniform, and she enjoyed the idea of traveling to exotic lands.

The two were engaged just six days later, and married on July 11, 1895, after less than four months of courtship. At the time, he was 39, and she hadn't yet turned 19.

And so Margaretha Geertruida Zelle

became

Geertruida

Margaretha

MacLeod,

a

solid

member of the Dutch upper class. It was the first of many times

that

Margreet

would

leverage her beauty and sex appeal for financial stability, and the first of many times she would reinvent herself and become someone new.

Join me in the next issue as we continue to explore this fascinating

Dutch

woman

at

the turning point of European history.

"And so Margaretha Geertruida Zelle became Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod, a solid member of the Dutch upper class."

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Today is ...... day!

Our goal is to gather special holidays, moments and occasions worldwide that unites people.

We love to point out to you those not-to-miss funny occasions. If you have suggestions for special days in February and March, please send them to fred@howdomagazine.com.

December 1st | World Aids Day Celebrated: Worldwide Since: 1988 Why: It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

December 15th | International Tea Day Celebrated:Worldwide Since: 2005 Why: Much of the working conditions for those within

January 12th | Kiss A Ginger Day

the tea industry still need much improvement.

Celebrated: Worldwide

International Tea Day is all about the tea workers and

Since: 2009

bringing civil rights into action.

Why: Intended to offset the far less fun Kick A Ginger

December 20th | Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Day that takes place in November. Celebrating Kiss a Ginger day is easy! You just find one of these

Celebrated: Worldwide

individuals and offer to give them a big old kiss as an

Since: 2011

appreciation for their unique and stunning hair color.

Why: It is not simply an excuse to parade humiliatingly-unfashionable

seasonal

knitwear

January 20th | Martin Luther King Day

featuring Rudolph, Christmas puddings and Frosty

Celebrated: US

the Snowman; it is a light-hearted and enjoyable

Since: Created by President Reagan in 1983, who

fundraising event with a serious aim in aid of Save

fought to eliminate many struggles involving Martin

the Children. This day has been used as an important

Luther King Day. This was made even more evident

event to support charity funds for organizations that

by the fact that it took until 2000 until it was officially

help children around the world deal with illnesses....

recognized and practiced by every state in the US,

January 6th | Weigh-In Day Celebrated: Worldwide Since: Exists most likely as long as the habit of overeating during the holidays….

How: Take a deep breath, close your eyes and get on your scale and then slowly open them…Now it’s time to do something about it!

in spite of being a presidentially recognized holiday.

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Eindhoven News – Tenth Anniversary A Picture Story

A TRULY SPECIAL EVENT KICK-OFF BY MAYOR JORRITSMA! Our 10-year celebration on 21 September 2019 was inaugurated by the Eindhoven Mayor Jorritsma.

In conversation with Eindhoven News Team: From

A light moment with the larger team: From left

left to right: Mayor Jorritsma, Melinda Walraven,

to right: Nicole Dawson, Beena Arunraj, Chaitali

Irene Martens

Sengupta, Melinda Walraven, Mayor Jorritsma, Kanishk Mishra, Irem Janssen, Muktha Kartik, Aysenur Kuran

Formal Part:

A stimulating set of sessions!

Panel Discussion - Eindhoven in 2029: (Left to right) Miriam Frosi (Eindhoven Municipality) Geert Simons (Salto school), Irene Martens (moderator), Jess Oberlin (Plasma), Olivia van den Broek (Holland Expat Center South), Vincent Merk (TU/e)

An inspiring session: Guus Frericks (HighTechXL),

10 years of connecting cultures: Irene Martens,

king of start-ups in Eindhoven – ‘starting up and

founder and manager Eindhoven News, on the

growing new global businesses’ Muktha Kartik,

journey so far

Aysenur Kuran

Fun Part:

An evening to remember…

Eindhoven’s Got Talent – the finalists

An engrossed audience

The Eindhoven News Red Army: Team work made the dream work!

A part of our full team: Aroop Bhattacharjee, Remco van der Weel, Kanishk Mishra, Aysenur Kuran, Paul Deckers (our MC), Charlotte Raffle, Muktha Kartik, Elif Durgel, Irem Janssen, Irene Martens, Beena Arunraj, Chaitali Sengupta, ChaeRyung Park Muktha Kartik Iyer, Eindhoven News

Text: Linde ten Broek Drawings: Ellen Schoumacher

“Shine bright like a diamond” Sunny weather Holiday feelings HAHAHA Romantic souls 170 smiling faces Celebrating LOVE Together Imagine a white beach, clear

you know that is sometimes

blue water, a lovely village, small

the case, but the words ‘let me

streets with little stones, people

think about it’ and the decision

dressed in nude colored nice

to make a brand-new start in a

outfits, a castle on a hill, white

new city in a new house, changed

umbrellas and an overdose of

everything, and yes that new city,

sunshine. Once upon a time,

was Eindhoven…

there were two beautiful souls, that had met each other during

When Antonio was young(er), he

holidays

Sharing

always wanted to get married,

drinks, having nice chats, and

but the moment Harm asked him

BANG, Cupido in action. Was

to marry him, was unexpected.

that a love affair with something

Let me share this with you,

more to explore?

because it is a lovely story. It

in

Alicante.

was 2018, and Harm and Antonio went on vacation to the Masai

"HAHAHA"

Mara in Kenya. Hidden in a sock in the suitcase, Harm took with him an amazing and huge

Back in the Netherlands Harm

engagement ring in the shape

and Antonio kept seeing each

of

other. Having coffees and more

write February 13, a day before

in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.

Valentine’s day and Harm could

Yes, there really was a kind of

not hide his passionate wish to

magic, but not that much time

ask the mother of all questions.

to

day

So, in the tipi tent, in the middle

Harm asked Antonio to move in

of the Masai Mara, Kenia, we

with him, Antonio was thinking

heard a loud and very excited:

about breaking up. Well, I guess

‘Yes, I do!...’

spend

together.

The

corals

with

granites.

We

Yes I do!

Because

they

have

friends

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was

the sea breeze gave a more than

from all over the world, and

separated from their friends and

welcome fresh cool touch. The

some of them had to travel

had to sit next to a person, they

ceremony was in Spanish, Dutch

10.000 kilometers to come to

did not know before. After the

and English, filled with singing,

the wedding avenue, Harm and

second course they had to find

dancing and excited energy. White

Antonio wanted to prepare the

the other new friend, so it looked

flags weaving in the wind, white

best wedding party ever. The

like a chair dance, in Dutch:

umbrella’s and sun cream handed

ideas came one by one, and

stoelendans.

over. It was the best weather you

At

lunchtime

everybody

both men put all their love and

could long for. It was the most

caring energy to their wedding.

beautiful fun day for everybody.

Instead of one day, they wanted to party for two days. It was a mix of Spanish, Dutch, Design, Music, bitterballen, fresh fish, cheese

“Fresh fish,

The food, which is very important

cheese and

with a Dutch twist of cheese and

in Spain, was a mix of fresh fish, bitterballen.

bitterballen”

and tapas. They designed their own rituals and wanted to give

wedding

day

Antonio is sharing more photos

Everybody that happy contagious feeling.

The

definitely had a kind of festival vibe. and movies; his eyes are shining.

Antonio and Harm did their best

“People are still talking about our

to make good matches, people

wedding days; we did something

with the same spirits met each

special. It was a blast.”

other, and I am sure some new romances started…

Did you like this authentic wedding

What a nice warming up for the

ritual and do you have a special

wedding on the second day.

one you would like to share with

Antonio

pictures

us, please do! We are thrilled and

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the wedding day. Sometimes

chairs, singing and joining the

they seemed not able to be

polonaise. HAHAHA…

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attended

some

showed

everybody

was

us was

dancing

on

completely themselves, although this day is always known as

The wedding avenue was on an

the most beautiful day in life.”

island, close to Alicante and

“I think a wedding has to be

everybody was waiting and giving

openhearted, full passion, with

the lovely couple a wholehearted

a lot of dancing, singing, drinks,

and warm welcome. Antonio and

excellent food and absolutely no

Harm were dancing on the boat

In this column Yes, I do! Linde

rude rules or stiff traditions.”

and could not stop weaving to all

ten Broek, wedding officiant and

Their ritual was HAHAHA, like

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of having a marriage. Yes, shine

different musicians shared their

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wedding rituals.

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Wander with me The sun is shining. I look outside the window and smile. My new journey has just begun and I couldn’t be happier! I am sitting in a cosy coffee place in the Gracia District in Barcelona, sipping my cappuccino. In a few days I’m leaving for a new travel adventure. All the way to Brazil. How long I will stay or how my life will look like the upcoming months, is a big mystery. Just the way I like it. I did some calculation and figured I’ve spend more than three years of my life on the road. Without fixed plans, just wandering with a healthy dose of blind faith. And though this lifestyle surely comes with sacrifices, I wouldn’t want to change it for a thing.

Traveling makes me feel alive.

had a song in the African hit

I love the freedom and I’m at

charts! Who can say that!? But

my best off the beaten tracks,

everything comes with a price. I

searching for the unknown. I

spent a week in a Ugandan local

swam with whalesharks, visited

hospital with malaria. I almost

the hottest place on earth in

didn’t

Ethiopia and watched the sun go

I’ve climbed in Borneo. I also

down in the desert. I worked with

missed

Cambodian street kids, enjoyed

anniversaries

the breathtaking views at Machu

back home. It's all part of it.

Picchu and seen the Big 5. I even

Every cloud has its silver lining.

survive

the

important and

mountain birthdays, milestones

But I can say from the bottom of my heart that my journeys have made me an incredibly rich person.

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In the coming months I will do exactly the opposite. I will take a bit of Eindhoven to the other side of the world to discover the way of life there. In the jungle, the big cities and everything in between. I will immerse myself in different cultures and share my experiences with you in HOWDO. Therefore I would be happy to take you on my adventure and let you travel a bit with me.

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Hasta luego!

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New Year festivities in the Netherlands December is a month of festivities in the Netherlands. It all starts with St. Nicholas which is celebrated by young and old. But almost as soon as he has weighed anchor and set sail for Spain in his trusted steamboat, the Dutch are making plans for Christmas and the New Year.

Whereas Christmas is generally a more intimate celebration when families get together for a festive meal, New Year’s celebrations are much more exuberant.

How do you survive New Year’s Eve and the countless

Ringing in the New Year

New Year’s drinks parties that are held in January?

The closer it gets to midnight, the more restless people become: the champagne is standing ready

Oliebollen

and everyone’s eyes are on the hands of the clock.

During the evening of 31 December and as the final

The moment arrives, the clock strikes midnight.

hours of the old year tick by, families settle down

A toast is proposed to the New Year and then

to play board games or any other kind of game. On

everyone rushes outside for the main event: setting

the table, there is an enormous plate of ‘oliebollen’

off fireworks.

(a deep-fried dough-and-raisin ball a bit like a doughnut but without the hole!).

Toasting the New Year The first time you see family, friends or colleagues

The games are put aside to watch the traditional

in the New Year, it is tradition to wish each other

New Year’s Eve entertainment on television. A

‘Happy New Year’. Ways to say this in Dutch:

stand-up comedian summarises the events of the

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year gone by and makes fun of the various news

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items, the people involved and the Dutch way of life in general. This is called ‘de oudejaarsconference’.

Good resolutions!

Watching this New Year’s Eve entertainment would

People talk about good resolutions for the new year.

be good practice for anyone who already has a good

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Share the Vibe Beautiful women What is the best thing that could happen today?

At a early friday evening, 7 beautiful women came

To begin with, this is not a column, like the other

together and met each other at the library. Mari from

Share the vibes. This is a portrait of beautiful

Brazil, Simona from Italy, Kim from the Netherlands,

unique women who have something in common:

Bassart Samir from Egypt, Prajitha from India and

their endless creativity.

Sally from Colombia. We are making jokes that the whole world is present and I am definitely sure that

Perhaps you know the community I am talking

we are now together for a special reason. Off course

about: international creative women. But this is not

we share our stories and are humble and open to

a commercial break, in this column I always share

each other. And we are strong and proud as well,

stories written from my heart, so here we go.

proud for each other and for ourselves. I am noticing I am writing we. During the talk we were connected and we all contributed to the field of togetherness.

I was not standing out, I was participating as well.

I love when things like that are happening. It was a warm evening with the stories of brave women. That

“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be

came to Eindhoven, because of the work or study of

lived forwards”

their husbands. Tough stories, hard times. And when

–Søren Kierkegaard

I look at my own story, that is the same for me. I came here, because my friend moved to Eindhoven.

Instead of beginning a round with mentioning

After moving in, and sold nearly all my stuff, our

names, I asked the women, to introduce themselves

love died. So all we have in common we had to start

by naming a favorite animal. In the beginning it was

at the very new beginning and creating a new life.

a bit silent, but that was not lasting for long. Little

Although it was sometimes hard, something inside

by little, the library was filled with imaginary bears,

us was calling, remembering our own true colors

sphinxes, cats, dogs, chameleons, donkeys and

and uniqueness.

dragons. Presenting emotions, braveness, being shy, but all over, the power of being unique.

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It was great to see the effect of

than one job at the time. You

The stressful life was not over,

those animals on them. What a

never know when your job will

she had to learn how to organize

great beginning…

end. It could be in one year,

the finances; the income from

several months, or tomorrow.”

the business was the income for

Kim: "You develop as a person,

her family.

by stepping out of your comfort zone, facing new opportunities, knowing this has to be the next step. Everybody has his own background:

family,

economic

situation, country. And you face life different when you are 20

“You need to be

She accompanied her husband

connected to the

and again back in Colombia.

right people”

or 30 years old. You can see

to Enschede, Sweden, the Uk, When the a

they

came

Netherlands, decision.

“I

back she

will

to

made

only

do

something that I really love to do

situations from a different point

and I want to be calm at what I

of view when you are older. New

“We are always trying to do

do.” In Eindhoven she met Yolima

perspectives evolve and open

something new. Waking up very

and they started the community

up.” “Some people begin as an

early, making food for people

of international creative women.

entrepreneur step by step, but

and after that going to your job,

And off course she still is

I took the leap of faith and just

and after that working again

designing her own jewellery with

started as an entrepreneur.” After

untill late at night. Not a lot of

all her passion for materials.

losing several jobs, contracts

sleep, no safe security for your

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were not extended, she just

income and wellbeing.” When she

knew that time had come to use

went to Spain for a master, she

Simona, from South Italy, used to

her degree in reflexology. It was

needed money, so apart from

be a teacher in Spanish language.

calling her from deep within.

studying, she created earrings.

She and her husband wanted to

is

The Spanish women loved them,

go abroad for several years and

happening when you have to face

so she kept on creating more.

they started to live in Enschede

She

really

knows

what

loss and say goodbye to jobs and colleagues. Those emotions can be very strong and it can be a struggle to deal with change and insecurity. She used to work as a social worker and now is a reflexologist. “People are always touched by how much their feet tell. It is an amazing technique in bringing back balance in somebody’s life, as well physical as emotional. And I feel blessed for this next step in my life.” www.reflexenflow.nl Sally

tells:

“I

am

born

in

Colombia. And there we are always working, having more

where he got a job at the university.The first years were very very hard.

She spent also two years alone with her two children.

When she had to move to a village close to Eindhoven, not a lot of people spoke English. So she started learning Dutch online and the other day her neighbour asked her if she would like to practice the language. That helped her a lot. She started to cook Italian meals and making different cakes for other people. She became also an Italian cooking teacher and put all her passion in it. ”I think cooking is my Italian DNA, it comes first from my grandmother and my mum. I am very happy when I can mix ingredients and see other people enjoying it.”

“Very soon I will open my own bakery. I am so excited! In the bakery I also will work with children, who have different problems. My dream is coming true!” www.sweetisland.eu

“I want to do what I really love. That is my contribution to the world” What comes to my mind is the tv programme ‘Taarten van Abel’, where children share all kind of stories while baking and creating all kind of cakes. By not looking into each others eyes they share what is in their hearts.

Bassant is originally from Egypt and came more than 6 years ago to The Netherlands. In Egypt she tells, you will only be succesful when you become a doctor or an engineer. It is in the mindset of people that this is the only way to succeed. So, you always do your best to learn hard, show your parents that you are happy with it, and try your best to be one of them. In the beginning there was no thinking ‘is this really what I want to do?’ She describes her move from Egypt to the Netherlands as a double transition. Leaving her parents house and coming to a complete new country with different rules and challenges. That’s a lot. The first 6 months she wanted to take time to adapt to the new situation, so in her cv was a gap and that seemed to some organisations a big questionmark. A kind of wondering what really happened there.

That made her hesitate, ‘there must be something wrong, either with Text: Linde ten Broek

them, or with me.’ It was a hard time. Finally she got a job as a software

Photos: Eddie Mol

engineer and became part of the working community. Her babygirl was only 3 month old and she felt very guilty about leaving her for

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work. But finally the project was

daughter here instead of in Sao

and excited for her, and she

over, and she had no new project

Paulo. It was also a neighbour,

has sparkling eyes when she

ahead. She got another job, but

that helped her to feel more at

is sharing her story. Suddenly

more and more she began to ask

home and after feeling better,

everything seems to fall into

herself questions like, ‘Why do I

she began to follow philosophy

place and now she is preparing

have to do this, is this really me,

classes in Frankfurt. She was

Indian snacks and tradition food

surrounded by like wise people,

to more customers. “It is great

and that helped her a lot. In the

to be part of a community where

“You have to stand up

meantime she got a job, where

women help each other. You

she had to work in 2 different

need to be connect to the right

and be brave enough

shifts. She had a hard time, and

people.”

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daughter at the kindergarten.

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She started with creating flower

inside of you”

arrangements,

a

meditative

way to feel good and be in the moment and based on Ikebana. is this what I love to do, and my

Originally from Japan, this is a way

contribution to the world?’ when

of create flower arrangements

International creative women is

she was young, she always was

with a lot of attention. Now she

a community that brings women

very creative. So she started

is asked to make flower creations

together and helps them to take a

to experiment with all kind of

for organisations and she is very

next step. By offering workshops,

materials, but nothing seemed

happy with that.

great events and sharing stories

to be her unique creative way of

Mari:

this

they help women to feel better

expressing her soul mission.

meditative way of creating flower

and proud of themselves. The

Now she is showing us her

arrangements, helped me a lot.”

community

work. Paper quilling: precious

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a warm and open heart to the

“In

hard

times

mandalas and butterflies all

community,

welcomes either

you

you

with

are

an

very tiny and precisely put into

Prajitha used to live in a small

entrepreneur or not yet. You are

place. In all kind of colors, with a

village in India before she came

more than welcome to participate.

lot of patience put into the right

to Eindhoven 1,5 year ago. Here

Check their website,

place. I see a very brave woman

the climate is different and

www.internationalcreativewomen.nl

that found her own creative way

she still has to adjust. Until

to share with the world. People

last month she used to be a

love her objects. To me they are

housewife, but after she met

a kind of meditative. Slow down,

Tasni and Carola and was asked

look, what do you really see…

to give a real indian cooking

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workshop, something happened.

meet internationals and talk about

She

lentil

life, love, roots, dreams and more.

the

workshop and the people loved

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she

the way she was presenting it.

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felt sad in the beginning, she

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The secret about learning Dutch

by Monique Mols

I recently met a woman who lives in Veldhoven. She told me about her new neighbor, a Japanese man. She was sad to discover he did not speak Dutch as she did not speak English. But she very much wanted to connect with her neighbor so “I just invited him for a bike ride.” Together, they rode around Veldhoven and she showed him the sights. I am sure this involved a lot of sign language but the connection was made. I hugged her and told her I hoped that every international settling in Veldhoven had a neighbor like her.

be able to join the conversation. And you may not get to know your lovely Dutch neighbor.

I know, it is not easy to learn Dutch. Not only because the language is hard but because Dutch people will immediately switch to English when they notice your accent. They either want to be helpful or show off their language skills. So let me tell you a secret about the Dutch: we have an inferiority complex. We just cannot imagine that anyone would want to learn our language. But here’s the trick: if you insist on speaking Dutch and you explain you really want to learn, Dutch people will melt and love you forever. There is nothing more endearing to a

You don’t have to speak Dutch to live and work

Dutch person than a non-Dutch person making this

here. Everyone speaks English. At least, that is the

huge effort to learn our funny language. And, finally,

common belief. But does it really work that way?

one tip: there are button badges available that say:

It probably does if you are a real ‘expat’ and only

“Spreek Nederlands met mij”. Give it a try.

plan to stay here for 2 or 3 years. But if you are an ‘international’ - meaning you will be here for a long

Monique Mols

time and your children may even grow up here -

Corporate Communications & Public Affairs ASML

this is an entirely different story. Sure, people will speak English with you. But if your Dutch colleagues exchange news at the coffee machine, you will not

foto: Eddie Mol

The Golden House by Salman Rushdie

by Rebekah Villon

There's no doubt that Salman Rushdie is a literary

The narrator of the book is an aspiring screenwriter

genius. Even in some of his novels that I haven't

and filmmaker, who sets his sights on his new

liked, there have been passages so beautiful and

wealthy neighbors the Goldens as the perfect

meaningful they take my breath away. The Golden

subject for a film. He spends the next several years

House is his thirteenth novel, set primarily in New

as an observer of their lives, but becoming steadily

York between 2008 and 2016, and the lives of his

more involved, more subjective, and more invested

characters echo the political highs and lows of the

in their dramas.

elections of presidents Obama and Trump, creating a backdrop and metaphor for the dramas of the

In The Golden House, Rushdie attempts to write a

Golden Family.

visual, cinematic novel, and barely a page goes by

Book Review by Rebekah Villon

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without multiple references to films, classic and modern.

the characters are forced to recon with

The very naming of the characters is a deliberate framing

questions of who they are, with who their

of them as Roman legends, and the story is deliberately

fellow Americans really are. They reel and

constructed with epic themes and imagery. In this

search for a way forward.

attempt, I found the book unsuccessful. Rushdie is, first and foremost, a writer, a man in love with language. His

Even among fans of Rushdie, The Golden

attempts at cinematic framing and pacing are labored by

House isn't exactly a favorite. It's too

his relentless need to tell you what he is doing and why. The

labored

dual intermediaries of fictional narrator and actual author

too emotionally distant, too sprawling in

serve to create further and further distance between

ambition, to truly connect with the heart

the reader and the action: everything is external and

of the reader. The ubiquitous literary and

superficial, with no deeper insight into the inner lives of the

film references grow quickly tiresome;

people involved; then the narrator tells you what happened

not adding to the story but distracting

and what he thought about it; then Rushdie sprinkles in all

from it. And yet this disconnection, this

his film and literary references that he wants to remind you

strange lensing of the pace, the skimming

of – altogether, it had the effect of making me completely

superficiality of people and relationships, is

fail to care about what happens to anyone.

also part of the theme, the new America the

a

parable,

too

self-conscious,

Goldens sought, owned, and yet wasn't able Which doesn't make the book devoid of beauty. In a passage that expounds one of the primary themes of the novel, the narrator says:

Life and death are both meaningless. They happen or don't happen for reasons that have no weight, from which you learn nothing. There is no wisdom in the world. We are all fortune's fools. Here is the earth and it is so beautiful and we are so lucky to be here with one another and we are so stupid and what happens to us is so stupid and we don't deserve our stupid luck.

The depiction of Trump's campaign and election is cutting.

While it's a fairly small aspect of the book, the political and cultural backdrop of America (gun violence, identity politics, conspicuous consumption) is a theme that recurs powerfully throughout. Trump is depicted as The Joker, a comedic madman, painted face and bloody grin, force of chaos and terror, looming on the horizon. After the election,

Questions or comments about this review? Ideas for what I should read next?

Contact me at rebekah@howdomagazine.com

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