Profile
Stephen Goedhart, who resides in Taiwan, is a columnist, writer, and blogger with a reflective and analytical approach to complex societal issues. His work covers a range of topics including cultural preservation, intergenerational trauma, and mental health. By integrating interviews and diverse perspectives, Stephen aims to foster a deeper understanding of these nuanced issues. Through his blog, Indo Indo Dutch Canadian in Taiwan, he shares personal experiences as an Indo-Dutch Canadian immigrant living in Taiwan, offering unique insights into local culture and daily life. His blog enriches his columns with personal reflections and cultural commentary, bridging his personal journey with broader societal themes.
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Bio
Stephen was born and raised in Canada (1975) to Indo (Indische Nederlander) parents. His parents, originally from the former Dutch East Indies, survived the genocide (bersiap period) with their families and were expelled from the newly formed country of Indonesia, known as the misplacement. They were repatriated to the Netherlands before immigrating to Canada in the mid-1960s. Growing up, Stephen spent his summers in the Netherlands, where he visited relatives, watched Oranje voetbal, attended Pasar Malams, listened to krontjong, and immersed himself in the vibrancy of the Netherlands.