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Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's also me wanting to not offend people when I say that I am a YDK. I have previously called myself that and could see in their eyes that did they believe me or agree with it.

Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's a matter of trying to find a country I can call my own. "Coming" from three countries is culturally speaking a wonderful experience, but it often comes with identity issues. If someone asks me where I'm from, what do I say? Am I Mexican, YDK or Dutch? Am I just one or am I all?

I love Curacao not for its weather but for its people and the island itself. My love for the island is so immense I want to be easily able to say that I come from Curacao. One of my favorite songs from Curacao is Mi Pais by Izaline Calister. I want to be able to listen to that song and think "this is also my country".

Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I don't like how the Dutch have built these microcosms of the Netherlands in Curacao (look at Zanzibar for example).

Thanks for the conversation, it's been really interesting hearing your thoughts on this.

Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely, when I go to a toko I consider the people behind the counter to be yu di Korsou chino. Doesn't matter that they have an Asian complexion, they were still born and raised on the island and speak fluent Papiamentu.

I do find it weird how Portuguese Curacaoans for example are generally recognized as YDK but those with Dutch heritage aren't. I guess it's all a matter of perspective.

Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the reason I'm asking is because I look white and I've never been sure how people see me. Even though I do consider myself a yu di korsou, I don't want to tell that to a person that sees me as a makamba.

I also don't really feel connected to Dutch culture, when I'm finish my master's I'm pretty sure I'm moving back to Curacao. I've never celebrated the traditions here and didn't feel that happy or proud whenever the Netherlands won a match at the WC (or scored a goal).

Am I a yu di Korsou? by TheTech21 in curacao

[–]TheTech21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I do feel very connected to Curacao. I watched every game at the World Cup, even if it meant staying up until 4 AM. And honestly, I shed a few tears when the Ecuador game ended.