Category: Public speaking

A selection of public speaking engagements by Christa Wongsodikromo on Dutch colonialism, community organizing, and identity. More can be found in the Portfolio.

A Cultural Reflection on Food Security — Universitas Sebelas Maret

September 24, 2024, I had the honor of being part of the first International Summit and Art Performances organized by Pusat Unggulan Iptek Javanologi (PUI Javanologi), Universitas Sebelas Maret. The…

Speech 134 Jaar Javaans-Surinaamse Geschiedenis: Terugblik en Vooruitkijken

Deze toespraak werd gehouden op zaterdag 31 augustus 2024 op de bijeenkomst ‘134 Jaar Javaans-Surinaamse Geschiedenis: Herdenken en Vooruitkijken’ georganiseerd door Stichting Herdenking Javaanse Immigratie (STICHJI) en Stichting…

Speech: 134 Years of Javanese-Surinamese History: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

This speech was delivered on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the event ‘134 Years of Javanese-Surinamese History: Commemorating and Looking Ahead,’ organized by the Stichting Herdenking Javaanse Immigratie…

Globale Discoursen en Lokale Realiteiten — Nationaal Archief Suriname

Op vrijdag 26 april 2024 had ik het genoegen om een keynote lecture te geven in het Nationaal Archief Suriname. Het evenement begon met een artistieke bijdrage uit…

Tujuan Taki: Podcast series

Tujuan Taki is a Javanese-Surinamese podcast series initiated by Dewi Kasmo, Ririen Artoetianti Martokarijo, Paul Mertodirkomo, and Christa Wongsodikromo. The podcast offers an accessible way to explore key themes…

The Generational Journey of Finding Belonging — Universitas Sebelas Maret

On March 8, 2024, I had the honor of speaking at the International Webinar for Javanese Youth, organized by the Javanology Department at Universitas Sebelas Maret. The other…

On Colonial Repair — University of Michigan (UMMA)

On April 2, 2022, I delivered a lecture at the University of Michigan titled On Colonial Repair. It was the first lecture I had ever given. In the Netherlands,…