About
At Perdu in Amsterdam on 31 October 2026 at 13:00, Charles Chang shares an undiscussed history of children sent to China to keep their roots and culture. A conversation about this legacy follows.
What to expect
Stichting Snesie& organizes an erfgoed-tori-oso (story house) at Perdu about the history and heritage of Chinese-Surinamese communities.
Charles Chang shares an undiscussed history of children sent to China to keep their roots and culture.
- The choice changed the child and family
- Conversation on return and social effects
- How the community passes on culture
Questions
When does Erfgoed-tori-oso _ 'sent away from home, back home' start and end?
Erfgoed-tori-oso _ 'sent away from home, back home' runs Saturday, 31 October 2026, 13:00.
Where is Erfgoed-tori-oso _ 'sent away from home, back home'?
Erfgoed-tori-oso _ 'sent away from home, back home' takes place at Foundation Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86, Amsterdam.
What is an erfgoed-tori-oso?
An erfgoed-tori-oso is a story house where unknown stories are shared and historical awareness and identity strength are strengthened.
Stichting Snesie& organizes it at Perdu.
The focus is the history and heritage of Chinese-Surinamese communities.
What does Charles Chang talk about?
Charles Chang shares an undiscussed history of children sent to China to keep their roots and culture.
The choice changed everything for the child and the family.
The group talks about returning to a place that no longer feels like home and the social effects.
It also asks how the community keeps and passes on Surinamese-Chinese culture.
Chinese events
Getting there
Foundation Perdu, Kloveniersburgwal 86, 1012 CZ Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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