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Tjalling Siebe ten Cate

Born 1975

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  1. 1975

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The 1970s · Tjalling is born

In the news1975

Large-scale migration after Surinamese independence

Following the independence of its colony, one-third of the population of Suriname emigrated to the Netherlands.

Getting around

Walking and cycling dominated short journeys

Most daily travel between towns, especially for distances under 5 kilometers, was done on foot or by bicycle, as the car only became dominant in the late 1960s.

Around the world1973–1974

The oil crisis

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Daily life

Bathroom and daily shower became normal

Around 1980, bathrooms became standard in almost all homes, and daily showering became the norm.

What people wore

Abundance in traditional wardrobes

Women who maintained traditional dress valued its ability to offer endless combinations, with one woman noting she owned 150 kraplappen (chest coverings).

Music

Brass Bands in Local Community Life

Brass bands were essential for community identity, performing at important village celebrations like First Communion, Saint Nicholas Day, and Queen's Day. They also acted as local music schools for villages before professional music schools were widely available.

At the table

Risky home fondue dining rituals

Families often enjoyed fondue at home, cooking small pieces of meat in pots of boiling oil on the table. This risky ritual often involved a spirit burner and a candle in a bottle, which could easily tip over.