ICIN Storytelling Journey Across The Netherlands
Connecting Children with Indian Languages, Books and Culture
The Indian Center in Netherlands (ICIN) has launched a unique initiative that brings Indian language storytelling and books into Dutch public libraries. What started as a community-driven effort in Eindhoven has now expanded to Veldhoven and Utrecht, with Almere and Rotterdam preparing to join this growing movement.
Through storytelling sessions, multilingual books and cultural engagement, ICIN is helping children stay connected to their mother tongue while encouraging reading, creativity and intercultural understanding.
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Growing Impact
The Storytelling Journey
A journey that started with one library partnership and is now becoming a nationwide initiative.
Eindhoven
Launch of Indian language books and storytelling.
Veldhoven
Expansion of multilingual storytelling sessions.
Utrecht
Successful community launch in 2026.
Almere
New collaboration planned from 2027.
Rotterdam
Next destination for growth.
Indian Language Books Initiative
One of ICIN's most significant achievements is the introduction of Indian language books into Dutch public libraries. Families can now access books in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Oriya and several other Indian languages.
These collections help children maintain their linguistic heritage while supporting reading development and cultural awareness.
The initiative aligns strongly with the mission of Dutch libraries to promote diversity, inclusion and lifelong learning.
Media Recognition
Eindhoven Dagblad
The initiative was featured for enabling Indian children to access books in their mother tongue through Dutch libraries.
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Library Eindhoven Recognition
The launch of the Indian book collection was recognized as a valuable contribution to diversity and inclusion.
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The Next Chapter
With successful programs in Eindhoven, Veldhoven and Utrecht, ICIN is now preparing to expand to Almere and Rotterdam. The vision is simple: ensure every child has the opportunity to hear stories, discover books and celebrate their cultural heritage in a welcoming public library environment.
Together with libraries, volunteers and community partners, ICIN continues to build bridges through language, literature and storytelling.
Join the Movement
Are you interested in volunteering as a storyteller, supporting Indian language books, or partnering with a library?
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