Did you know that The Netherlands recruited 3000 men in Elmina (now Ghana) in the 19th century and shipped them to Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia)? These African soldiers lived in Java and Sumatra. They started a family with local women. Their offspring is called Zwarte Hollanders, Black Dutchies or Londo Ireng in Javanese. Today … Continue reading
16 Mei 1817 Ratusan orang di bawah pimpinan Pattimura menyerbu benteng Duurstede di pulau Saparua. Residen Maluku Van den Bergh dan keluarganya bersembunyi disitu mencari perlindungan karena situasi yang memanas. Massa membunuh keluarga Van den Bergh (istrinya yang hamil 6 bulan dan dua anaknya serta pembantu dari Jawa). Anak bungsu Van den Bergh yang berumur … Continue reading
I don’t need to introduce what selfie is I suppose. The internet is full of it. There are people who are addicted taking it at and sharing it too. Today I want to show you the arty selfies or self-portraits paintings and drawings. Like selfies who are taken by the one in it, self-portrait paintings … Continue reading
15 August 1945 marked the end of World War II in Asia. Japanese emperor Hirohito officially issued a capitulation declaration. This date is the day of Indië herdenking or Indies memorial in The Netherlands. Dutchies commemorate those who died during the war every year. Why is this called Indies memorial? Because Japan occupied Indies (now … Continue reading
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