Steppin' into the Screen: 'Batik, Beats & Bumbu'
- steppinintotomorrow
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
20:00 doors open
20:30 film starts
Melkweg, Amsterdam
"Next up we will be watching the new documentary “Batik, Beats & Bumbu” by Carolijn Borgdorff. Through four (double) portraits, this film shows how a young generation of Dutch people with Indonesian roots are coming to terms with their heritage. How they cherish it and seek out traditional Indonesian customs and traditions, transforming them into something new. They effortlessly blend their dual heritage and strive to bring two cultures together. They seek collaboration with Indonesian entrepreneurs, creating a new cultural cross-pollination between Indonesian and Dutch elements. Featuring the band Nusantara Beat, Michiel Sekan (Jiwa Jiwa), culinary artist Vanja van der Leeden and Studio Guave designers Myrthe Groot & Romée Mulder."
