Satu Darah (One Blood)

After a small vail in the Moluccan community, while Museum Maluku was closing, the third generation was flagrant with the situation what I actually had expected. There's refreshing vibe going through the Moluccan community in the Netherlands I noticed this myself but also other Moluccans it's like we're repacking. Moluccans are making movies, books, music, clothing and jewelry with more passion then ever. All pretty awesome developments, something that must be kept supported and be proud of. Yet I continue to worry about the future regarding to the identity, will we maintain our culture as desired, will the traditions be continued or will Moluccans just blend into the crowd ...which is good to for some reason, but still. My hope is that there will be as much as possible documented whenever in books, movies, audiorecords etc. doesn't matter, keep documenting what you have and what you know because where will we be without the first generation? Are we then still one blood? Let loose, share your knowlegde for the next generation because sharing is caring and shame is lame. And I say it again; “Sometimes in order for something wonderful to happen, we must let go of the idea we have been holding onto of what wonderful is. We must close one door in order for another to open….”

(Photo taken from one of the members from Satu Darah Motorcycle Club)