Book 60 years of migration, 30 years of connection

60 years of migration, 30 years of connection

What motivated the first founders of ethnic-cultural associations, and what drives the younger generations today? To commemorate sixty years of migration, this book aims to offer insights into the community life of people with migration roots, through interviews with board members from the Bindus vzw network.

Anyone who thought that migrants, even during their early years in our country, did nothing more than work is mistaken. In the words of the Swiss writer Max Frisch:

“We asked for workers. We got people.”

This book, however, tells not only the story of this past, but also of the present and the future. While the first generation focused on preservation, we see the second and third generations broadening their horizons. Today, young organizations excel in education, culture, sports, art, activism… you name it.

This book celebrates that journey. It offers insights into the stories of our member associations, their founders, and staff. It shows how migration and diversity can enrich society as a whole with new perspectives and opportunities.

Hümeyra CETINEL.
60 Years of Migration, 30 Years of Connection. Bindus vzw in collaboration with Amsab-ISG, Red Star Line Museum, and Ecru, 123 pages, ISBN: 9789090394510.
Price: €21 (including shipping).