With over 170 different nationalities and a 45% ethnic minority, the population of Amsterdam is one of the most diverse in Europe. It is a picture also of other big cities in the Netherlands. In a more personal perspective I could give you a tiny example of a dinner I have attended on 10 May. It was a dinner in a friend's house and all attendees cooked something specific from their origin countries. We have ended up with delicacies from Indonesia, Jordania, Aljazair, Poland and Somalia. It was fun to try new tastes from various countries. But it also show that our society has a rich culture that should be a social capital instead of social threat as much discussed lately. Only when everyone is willing to integrate and simultaniously maintain their own identity. No need to confront both sides because an identity could be a blend of a lot of things and if all those things are genetic or historically attached to someone, nobody can erase them. It is healthier to admit the fact and nourish them in a more positive attitude. Enjoy the multicultural dinner then!
With over 170 different nationalities and a 45% ethnic minority, the population of Amsterdam is one of the most diverse in Europe. It is a picture also of other big cities in the Netherlands. In a more personal perspective I could give you a tiny example of a dinner I have attended on 10 May. It was a dinner in a friend's house and all attendees cooked something specific from their origin countries. We have ended up with delicacies from Indonesia, Jordania, Aljazair, Poland and Somalia. It was fun to try new tastes from various countries. But it also show that our society has a rich culture that should be a social capital instead of social threat as much discussed lately. Only when everyone is willing to integrate and simultaniously maintain their own identity. No need to confront both sides because an identity could be a blend of a lot of things and if all those things are genetic or historically attached to someone, nobody can erase them. It is healthier to admit the fact and nourish them in a more positive attitude. Enjoy the multicultural dinner then!
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