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What was the purpose of the Broederbond?
The Afrikaner Broederbond (AB) or simply the Broederbond was an exclusively Afrikaner Calvinist and male secret society in South Africa dedicated to the advancement of the Afrikaner people. It was founded by H. J. Klopper, H. W. van der Merwe, D. H. C.
What is the meaning of Afrikaner nationalism?
Afrikaner nationalism is the idea that the Afrikaner are “chosen people”. It says that Afrikaners who speak their language should unite to fight off foreign influences that come from English-speaking settlers of South Africa, black people or Jews.
What caused Afrikaner nationalism?
Afrikaner nationalism gained ground within a context of increasing urbanisation and secondary industrialisation during the period between the two world wars, as well as the continuing British imperial influence in South Africa.
How did Afrikaner nationalism end?
In the 1990s the National Party acknowledged the failure of its ethnic project and under the leadership of F. W. De Klerk dismantled the political system set up from 1948. After apartheid, Afrikaner nationalism lost most of its support.
Who is founder of Afrikaner nationalism?
Nicolaas Johannes Diederichs, who later (1975-1978) became South Africa’s president, formulated Afrikaner nationalistic ideology in his 1936 book “Nationalism as a Worldview and Its Relationship to Internationalism” through Kuyperian theology.
What is the meaning of Boerenbond?
For the Flemish centre-right farmers’ union, see Boerenbond. Boerenbont is a traditional pattern used on pottery from the Netherlands. Translated from Dutch, “Boer” means farmer and “bont” refers to a mixture of colors. The distinctive floral pattern is hand-painted with simple brush strokes of red, yellow, green, and blue.
What is Boerenbont pottery?
Boerenbont is a traditional pattern used on pottery from the Netherlands. Translated from Dutch, “Boer” means farmer and “bont” refers to a mixture of colors. The distinctive floral pattern is hand-painted with simple brush strokes of red, yellow, green, and blue.
What is a Boer Bont?
Translated from Dutch, “Boer” means farmer and “bont” refers to a mixture of colors. The distinctive floral pattern is hand-painted with simple brush strokes of red, yellow, green, and blue. Currently manufactured by Royal Boch in Belgium, the pattern originated as a local craft made by farmers’ wives in the 19th century.
Why choose Boerenbont crockery?
Whether you live in the countryside, in a suburb or in the middle of the city, with Boerenbont crockery you feel at home everywhere. The tableware radiates confidence and cosiness and is still innovative.