WHAT? The biggest Islamic country in the world gained its independence from the Netherlands seventy years ago and was liberated from Suharto’s dictatorship twenty years ago. But the past and tradition are still extremely influential in the ambitious archipelago. Just ask Europalia Indonesia, the Indonesian writer Ayu Utami, and our very own David Van Reybrouck, who is preparing a book about Dutch-India. The conversation will be led by editor-in-chief of MO Magazine Gie Goris.
INDONESIA AN EXCLUSIVELY DUTCH AFFAIR? Think again. Post-colonialism, migration, racism, and Islamic culture are relevant to us all.
> Jakarta Jive. 14/11, 20.00, Bozar, Brussels
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