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The Bataviaschool provides education to children of refugee families who have moved to The Netherlands from all over the world.
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This beautiful castle is divided into several appartments. In one of them lives the famous Dutch concert pianist Michiel Borstlap, who is our next stopover!
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Here is Michiel with his partner Wendy. In 1996 Michiel won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award for his composition "Memory of Enchantment", which was recorded by Herbie Hancock.
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Michiel graciously offered to host us in his home and play a private piano concert for us. What a treat!
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One of our Peace Runners, Vapushtara, is Michiel's personal piano tuner and good friend. He arranged the meeting.