The Chinese diaspora in the Netherlands has a history of more than a century. This history is little known to many Dutch people. There have been several waves of migration of Chinese over the years. These migrants of the different waves show no visible difference in appearance, but all have their own history and motivation.
In this meeting we invite a few Famous Chinese Dutch (BCNers) who tell their story about their life in the Netherlands. Lecture will be held in Dutch and English.

Afterwards, VNC will hold a New Year’s drink together with InBetweeners. Sign up on time, because there are limited places! Two drinks are included in the entrance ticket.

The program is:

11:00 Guided tour Katendrecht, first Chinatown in the Netherlands, by David Zee (optional) (free)
12:00 Lunch at Belvedere (optional) (costs not included)
13:00 Walk-in/registration
13:30 Welcome/Introduction
13:40 Story of the 1st wave Chinese 1910-1950 – David Zee
14:00 Story of the 2nd wave of Chinese 1960-1990 – Cheng Liu
14:20 Coffee break
14:40 Story of the 3rd wave Chinese 2000-present – Bei Wang
15:00 Panel discussion
15:30 VNC New Year’s Drink
16:30 Closing