Onni Culture Night #10: Schaamte, stilte en mentale kracht

On Friday evening, Onni Rotterdam organizes a special edition of Culture Night.

This tenth edition is curated by guest curator Hohe Zheng. Hohe is the founder of YIQI, a platform for stories from the Chinese community. She asks: What does it mean to be vulnerable in a culture where silence is seen as strength?

Theme of the evening

Shame and Mental Health in the Asian Community.

In many Asian families, talking about feelings or therapy is difficult. There is often a taboo on mental problems. Shame plays a major role in this. It is not only about yourself, but also about your family and environment. During this evening we will look together for ways to understand shame and to draw strength from it.

Program in brief

1. Music: Guzheng performance

2. Lecture by Kitlyn Tjin A Djie

3. Panel discussion: Three personal stories

4. Closing: Breathwork and sound healing

Stay for a drink and a snack afterwards. A chance to meet others, share stories or just have a quiet chat.

About Onni

The name "Onni" means "big sister" in Korean and is inspired by the positive impact of Black Sisterhood Circles in the black community. The program maker of this Onni evening is Hohe Zheng.