by Jamie Stern – The second installment in the My Indo Heart series, a year-long collection of holiday tributes honoring the people who shaped us. To the men who helped us in ways big and small; gave us our launching pad to life and helped us to get our feet on the ground — this…
By Richard Krebber – First published in Dutch in the April–May 2026 issue of INDAH magazine. Guna-guna (old spelling goena-goena) is often seen as a magical means of inspiring love or causing harm to someone. To others, it is pure superstition. Parapsychologist Richard Krebber explains what it is and how it works. Who doesn’t remember…
by Jamie Stern – First in a series of holiday tributes Her smile. Her laughter. Her recipes. Her ideas. Her talents. Her loving nature. Her courage. Her legacy. She’s MOM! Resilience Across Oceans Our mothers crossed oceans. They carried joy and trauma in the same suitcase. It required choosing to keep going. But if you…
From January 21 to May 10, 2026, the Singer Museum in Laren (Netherlands) presents the exhibition De werelden van Jan Toorop(The Worlds of Jan Toorop). Jan Toorop’s work is celebrated internationally, but this exhibition is exceptional in the way it brings his oeuvre together with works by friends and contemporaries, revealing the artistic exchanges that…
by Edward E. E. Frietman The Indo Project extends warm wishes to the Frietmans on their 60th anniversary! This article is divided into two parts. The first section highlights the non-profit organizations that the Frietmans are passionate about, and how they graciously requested their anniversary guests to make donations in lieu of gifts. The second…
Reported By Ingrid McCleary As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific, Indos and others with ties to the Dutch East Indies gather to honor this solemn milestone. In Northern California, a small yet meaningful commemoration took place. Tucked in the lush backyard of Henny Neys’ home in…
New Book ‘The Sun In His Eyes’, a true story by Renée Belloni There is already so much turmoil and distress in the world, and here I am introducing my new book. I dedicate this book to peace in the world and peace starts within ourselves. The more peace there is within ourselves, the more…
By Jeff Keasberry “You are doing cultural appropriation and making money off it!” – a critic in a recent online discussion. Amid ongoing debates about decolonization and cultural ownership, this accusation was directed at me for writing cookbooks and promoting Dutch-Indonesian cuisine. Some argue that Indo cuisine (Indische keuken) is not a distinct culinary tradition…
Love Your Heritage – Is Starting Up Again! After a hiatus due to the COVID lockdown, The Indo Project Florida Kumpulans has started up again! On February 15, 2025, Florida TIP Kumpulan was held in Longwood, Florida, at the St. Stephen’s Church, and it was a great success! The attendees were welcomed by Indo music…
The Indo Project is excited to co-host a new TIPTALKS event with SoCal Indo: a presentation about the book Blue Skies, TROUBLED WATERS, featuring co-author Brian Kimmel. The event includes a book reading, sharing, and slides of recently uncovered maps and photos, educating about the culture and history of WWII Indonesia. Food and books to…