the full text of the essay as published: https://ikkiseiland.com/2024/03/12/rita-mendes-flohr-speaking-papiamentu-on-re-connecting-to-my-native-tongue/
a shorter version of this text forms a central part of my exhibit “Mother Tongue - or: how do I say kokolishi in Hebrew?” - see link under WORDS https://www.ritamendesflohr.com/words#/mothertongue
