This research delves into the activities of the SSVA, a Moluccan diaspora organisation based in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, explicitly focusing on its pivotal role in establishing a sister-city relationship with the ancestral homeland, Ambon. Moving beyond a conventional development initiative, we posit that the Vlissingen-Ambon sister-city programme is rooted in a Moluccan traditional bond known as pela, which extends its influence globally, leading us to coin the term ‘global pela’. Employing a qualitative approach, we conducted in-depth interviews in May 2022 with key stakeholders and comprehensively analysed primary documents. Our findings revealed that the Moluccan diaspora community in Vlissingen has effectively addressed the psychological trauma experienced upon their initial migration to the Netherlands. Moreover, they have developed a unique diasporic community that transcends traditional notions of nationalism and formal citizenship. This research highlights the lasting importance of cultural bonds in fostering transnational relationships and healing historical wounds.

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全球佩拉

这项研究深入探讨了SSVA是一个总部位于荷兰弗利辛恩的摩鹿加侨民组织，明确关注其在与祖先故乡安汶建立姐妹城市关系方面的关键作用。我们超越了传统的发展计划，认为弗利辛恩-安汶姐妹城市计划植根于摩鹿加的传统纽带，即佩拉，这扩大了其在全球范围内的影响力，导致我们创造了“全球”一词佩拉'。我们采用定性方法，于 2022 年 5 月对主要利益相关者进行了深入访谈，并对主要文件进行了全面分析。我们的研究结果显示，弗利辛恩的摩鹿加侨民社区有效地解决了他们最初移居荷兰时所经历的心理创伤。此外，他们发展了一个独特的侨民社区，超越了民族主义和正式公民身份的传统观念。这项研究强调了文化纽带在促进跨国关系和治愈历史创伤方面的持久重要性。