"Dutch Pocahontas" What it's like being half Dutch in the Netherlands?

What is it like to be mixed race in the Netherlands? Half-Dutch? Half-Indonesian? 🇳🇱🇮🇩

There are more and more mixed people in the Netherlands—not a surprise as the Netherlands houses over 200 nationalities.

👋 Meet Romy. She's an energic coach who grew up in the Netherlands as half-Dutch and half-Indonesian. We talk about her experiences growing up, her identity, the differences between the two cultures, and the benefits/challenges of being mixed race.

👩🏻 Check out Romy's website - https://www.theholisticorganizer.nl/

⏰ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Meet Romy 🇳🇱🇮🇩
01:33 Growing up mixed race?
02:41 Discrimination?
03:54 When did you first feel like you looked "different"?
06:17 What do you identify as?
06:31 What do you like about Dutch and Asian cultures?
08:34 Challenges?
09:31 How is love expressed in the two cultures?
11:03 Common questions as a mixed person?
12:11 Ending

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🇳🇱 Why are the Dutch so direct?    • Why are the Dutch so direct?  
🇳🇱 Growing up Chinese Dutch -    • Growing up Chinese Dutch: Who am I?  

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😁 WHO AM I?
I'm David, a Californian living in Amsterdam. I make videos about life in the Netherlands, hiking/traveling, and the Camino de Santiago.

🔸 If you live in the Netherlands, I'd love to hear your story and interview you.
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