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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
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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
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Could you introduce yourself ? “Joël Sigling, 54, born and raised
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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
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So
the
Eindhoven way of life isn’t too
where
It’s
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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). The Lobster & Ox Nieuw Emmasingel 58 5611 AM Eindhoven T: 040 303 0910 W: www.thelobsterandox.nl
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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
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one you would like to share with
Antonio
pictures
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and some movies from the first
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everybody
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the wedding day. Sometimes
chairs, singing and joining the
they seemed not able to be
polonaise. HAHAHA…
Antonio:
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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
their guest on the quay. Running
soulstoryteller, www.soulstories.
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hand in hand and holding each
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other very close they entered
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passionate and energized way
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of having a marriage. Yes, shine
different musicians shared their
stories
bright like a diamond!
special songs and music, while
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. So right now I am at the start of a new adventure. Many of HOWDO's readers will understand how that feels, as they are also travelers. They have given up their homes and way of life for a job or a study abroad. Many of these expats got to know the Dutch culture and brought a bit of their own to us. It’s always a pleasure to read their stories about Eindhoven in this magazine. The customs, the cultural differences, the things they like about our beautiful city. All these expats give us a glimpse into their lives and the things that Eindhoven has to offer. 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. You can follow my travels on Instagram and Facebook @hippienezz.
Hasta luego! Eline
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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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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
Facebook: sandaloatelier
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.”
to show what is really
felt not good about leaving her
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daughter at the kindergarten.
MyIndianKitchenEHV/
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
Instagram.com/ikebana.nl
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
Eddie Mol and Linde ten Broek
Instagram.com/b.quillingcenter
workshop, something happened.
meet internationals and talk about
She
lentil
life, love, roots, dreams and more.
the
workshop and the people loved
Eddie Mol, photographer, www.
she
the way she was presenting it.
eddiemol.nl and Linde ten Broek,
felt sad in the beginning, she
They encourage and support
writes and tells your story,
knew it was better to raise her
her to the max. It all is very new
www.lindetenbroek.nl
Mari
came
Netherlands.
in
2015
to
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started
with
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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 -
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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
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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
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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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