THE NOURA VAN KEMMERS

Chat in the rain

Hearing her story, I reflected on myself. My parents are very democratic. They never forced me into anything. When I expressed my desire to continue my studies in music arts education, they did not mind. Both Mom and Dad understand my abilities. They understand I'm more interested in the art of music than economics or science, and they always support my choices.

"They always said there was no need to study music. It has been enough so far I pursue the field of music, I have to try other fields that are more promising according to my parents," said Jordan Winhern sigh.

"By the way how old are you?" my many.

"September tomorrow I'm exactly 21 years old, Bang."

"Still young. There are still plenty of opportunities for you. I used to be like you too. But the difference is my parents are very supportive whatever my choice. And I've been determined to be a music teacher. And Alhamdulillah, now it has been achieved."

"Well, it's nice to have parents like your parents. To be honest, until now I still continue to seduce Mama and my Papa to allow me to study in the art department. My plan is to major in performing arts or musical arts. I also have a passion for classical music."

"Cool!" I said while holding two thumbs up.

"You're very talented. Your violin touch when playing classical music is really alive and animating. So riveting. Not everyone is able to play classical music with a tempo and rhythm that is so fantastic as you. I'm not praising you, loh! what I'm saying is completely pure from the bottom of my heart."

"Thank you, Bang!" help pray for Bang! may my parents grant me this wish."

"Since childhood, I've been used to listening to classical music. Opa and Oma I are lovers of the works of Mozart and Bethoven. They are also good at playing the piano. According to the story of Opa, playing musical instruments, especially classical music is an obligation that must be done when he was a child first. So it can be said, the Opa family can almost all play musical instruments, especially classical music. It was only the generation after Opa, like Papa, Om and my Aunt, that interest in studying music especially classical music began to fade. Other fields and pursuing disciplines are much more interesting and grab their attention than studying musical instruments" said Jordan.

"remarkable. And now the interest in classical music is declining for you. But did you ever tell me that your extended family used to live in Depok?" I bite my lips. The wind started to blow and made me shiver with cold. Well, it looks like I've started to get a crack at scraping through more information about his family.

"Rubber, Bang. My grandfather lived in Depok since the early 1900s. They lived here long enough. That's why I stayed at Depok. Maybe because my ancestors used to live here for a long time. Decades ago, Bang."

"If not wrong in the old Depok area, Bang. My ancestors used to have some assets here. My grandfather had a rubber plantation in the Bogor area, as well as a metal processing plant. It could be said that they include successful Dutch people here. I mean, the successful invaders, Bang." Jordan held back.

"They've lived here long enough?" manyaku.

"More or less since 1900. The traces of my ancestral life relic here can be said to have almost vanished. The existence of their house is not exactly where it is, I also do not know. Likewise with the assets of the ancestral family. According to the story of my Grandfather, after Indonesia's independence, as many assets belonging to the Dutch people were taken over by the government at that time, or in his terms.called Nationalization," Jordan said while pursing his lips.

"And from that moment on it was all over. The story of Grandfather's success in building his business in this country only remains memories. The Winhern family and other Dutch families were asked to leave the republic and return to the Netherland."

"I'm sorry if it offended you. Your ancestors managed to build a business and collect wealth coffers in this country, it's all because of successfully colonizing and fooling this nation for 350 years. Isn't that right?" I started to change the explanation.

"Yes right, Bang. Forgive my ancestors, Bang. If it were not for colonizing this nation, it would be impossible for us to feel life as it is today. My nation has made a long suffering for this country. But honestly from the deepest heart, I love this country, Bang. Especially in my body also flow Indonesian blood. My mother is an Indonesian woman. I like everything here. Starting from its very friendly climate, the friendliness of its inhabitants, its food, its culture, its natural beauty, everything. Indonesia is part of my soul as well. And I feel very comfortable living here. I want to serve and work here" he said softly.

"Sorry, what's your citizenship status?" I was curious, especially after he said the word My Nation.

"My status WNA, Bang. I am still a Dutch citizen. Although it crossed my mind to become a WNI. Because I feel at home and want to stay here. But I don't know, it's just a plan ahead."

Jordan Winhern looked at me kindly while continuing to tell me about her unique experiences when she first set foot in Jakarta. He didn't seem to be offended by my words.

Seriate.