Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations took place on a beautiful day in Amsterdam’s Tolhuistuin on 17 August. The atmosphere was relaxed, joyful, and full of togetherness. There was laughter, Indonesian conversations, and delicious traditional food. Everyone looked stunning, and the stalls were beautifully decorated. Some people were
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International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. On this day we commemorate milestones in the women’s rights movement and bring attention to various current women’s rights issues. Throughout history, women’s contributions to social justice, scientific development, and other causes have often been underappreciated, and
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Loah (31) grew up in The Netherlands with a Brazilian mother and a Taiwanese father. Because of this background she faced racism, whilst also experiencing a turbulent home life. Her parents’ absence throughout most of her life also impacted her life significantly.
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Last summer, Asian Raisins, in collaboration with Queer Amsterdam and the restaurant September, organised its second speed dating event for East and Southeast Asian queers. This free event was part of the Asian Pride program, aimed at contributing to a safer and more vibrant LGBTQI+ community
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“Als we naast de nummer 35 met sambal nog een ander Chinees succesnummer moeten noemen, dan is het wel de Xiaomi SU7.” Zo luidt de eerste zin van een artikel van Autovisie, een Nederlands platform over auto’s, over de nieuwe Xiaomi SU7 elektrische auto dat werd
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In February 2022, Asian Raisins approached the Belgian media company De Chinezen for a discussion [article in Dutch] about their website design, which contained stark references to communist China. For instance, the site featured a bright red colour scheme with yellow stars, whilst their front page
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On November 21st, 2021, Asian Raisins tried to lobby for a name change concerning Filipinos cookies being sold in several shops in The Netherlands. Complaint letters were sent to the producer, Artiach, as well as the retailers Action, Jumbo, and SweetSupply (via bol.com). At the time,
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Lianne grew up in the Bible Belt: "There are people who believe that therapy and medication aren’t the right path. They suggest that you should trust in God and that He will help you." Lianne (20) was born in China and was adopted by white Dutch
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Figures like Jan Pieterszoon Coen responsible for mass murders, are still honored in streetnames. To address this, Asian Raisins organized a sticker campaign on August 17, 2024, during Indonesia's Independence Day, showcasing twelve Indonesian National Heroes. The campaign aimed to take a stand against colonial glorification.
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Descendant of the first generation of Chinese who settled in Katendrecht (Rotterdam), David Zee (61) wrote Chinese Kees, a book about his family history. In the 1930s, Katendrecht was Europe's biggest Chinatown, a past now only visible through the survival of some Chinese named street signs.
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