Nadine Hwang was one of only a few people with a non-European background in the German concentration camps. Her father was a Chinese diplomat; her mother was from Belgium. Nadine had an international childhood.

She had a strong will and high ambitions. During the 1920s in China she was given important tasks within the administration and the honorary title of colonel.

In the 1930s she was well known among high society in Paris.

Nadine was arrested in 1944 for unknown reasons and transported to the Ravensbrück concentration camp.

We know almost nothing about her time in the camp but she did make friends. Irene Krausz, then age nine, still remembers today the help Nadine gave to her and her mother. 

After the liberation Nadine was interned at Malmö Museum. She was happy to pose for visiting photographers but her nerves were destroyed and she fought over trifles with other refugees.

Nadine continued her life in Venezuela.
She acquired a rich social life
and often invited friends to parties.
Nadine was an excellent cook
and enjoyed performing Chinese dances with which she performed
in front of their guests.

She worked as a secretary
at a bank in Caracas.
Her co-workers appreciated her sharp intellect,
her language skills and knowledge of law.

Nadine died 1972.