Introducing myself as Joyce de Vries, a second-generation Indo with a unique twist that often makes me feel more like a third generation. My father hails from New Guinea, while my mother, though born in the Netherlands, also comes from an Indo background.

In 2020, upon welcoming our son into the world, I found myself pondering how to instill a sense of Indianness in him. Surprisingly, I realized my own knowledge on the subject was rather limited. Despite my outward appearance reflecting my Indo heritage, I questioned whether appearance alone was sufficient. What if my son doesn't look as Indo as I do? Can he still connect with his Indo identity? And what tools does he need for that connection?

Thus, began my quest for answers. It didn't take long to discover I wasn't alone in grappling with these questions. That realization ignited a desire within me to make it easier for our children to embrace their cultural heritage, both its joys and challenges. I started brainstorming the best way to impart this to him, eventually landing on the idea of an interactive website. And thus, the development of such a platform is currently underway.