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Heritage Tori Oso for visible heritage Rotterdam | 24 October 2026
Becoming aware of Chinese Surinamese history
Where: Room 'Gaandeweg' on the 4th floor of the Central Library Rotterdam, Librijesteeg 4, 3011 HN Rotterdam,
When: Saturday 24 October 2026 from 1.00-5.30 pm
Charles will share his story on the following days:
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Saturday 24 October at the Central Library Rotterdam, Librijesteeg 4;
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Saturday 31 October at Perdu in Amsterdam, Kloveniersburgwal 86;
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Sunday 1 November at PEP in The Hague, Riviervismarkt 2
On 24 October, the Snesie& foundation is hosting a heritage tori-oso at the Central Library in Rotterdam.
In a heritage tori-oso, unknown stories are shared and historical awareness and identity strength are reinforced.
This time, Charles Chang will take the audience through a special untold history: children sent to China so they wouldn't forget their roots and culture. A life-changing choice that affected both the child and the family.
We'll have a conversation together about this heritage/history. How does it feel to return to a place that no longer feels like home and what are the social consequences? And just as important: How does the community now preserve and pass on the Surinamese-Chinese culture?
The heritage tori-osos are a follow-up to the kick-off of the Snesie& foundation on 17 October. Even if you weren't at the kick-off, you're very welcome to join. The programme is the same for all three meetings; when you sign up, you choose one date.
Forgot to sign up for the kick-off on 17 October?
You can still do it here: Sign up via our Google Form, as spaces are limited!