Hans Visser’s book, Wieteke van Dort: Kind van Twee Culturen; Een familiekroniek was published on October 25, 2018. However, as a journalist working with Noor d-Holland Dagblad, it seems that Hans is quite interested in telling the story to the public.
On Thursday, November 2 2018, the UGM History Department invited Hans to tell the story of Wieteke van Dort’s life. The event was held from 1 to 15.00 in Meeting Room 1, Poerbatjaraka Building, FIB, UGM.
According to Hans, what is interesting about Wieteke is the origins of the two cultures that have influenced him, Java and the Netherlands. Yes, all because Wieteke is indeed an Indo. Born in Surabaya on May 16, 1943, Wieteke is the daughter of a Dutch father and Javanese mother. Unfortunately, when he was visiting the Netherlands at the age of 18, his family decided to settle in Den Haag
However, the influence of Wieteke’s childhood blood and environment did not disappear. As an artist, he incorporates many indies elements in his art. This can be seen, one of which can be seen from her acting as Tante Lien in the film series from the 1970s to the late 1980s with a very Indies nuance, The Late Late Lien Show. Not to forget, also in the very popular song, Hallo Bandoeng and Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng.