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How I became the Hash Queen Book Presentation: Celebrating Mila Jansen in Amsterdam

Explore the life and influence of a cannabis pioneer with her autobiography launched at the museum.

The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam hosted the special presentation of 'How I became the Hash Queen'. This autobiography details the remarkable journey of Mila Jansen, a Dutch cannabis icon who shaped the industry from the 1960s. Visitors can learn about her influential life as an inventor, traveler, and spiritual practitioner, highlighting her contributions to cannabis history.

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Exhibition summary

This event celebrated the presentation of Mila Jansen's autobiography, 'How I became the Hash Queen,' at the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam. The book details the life of the Dutch cannabis icon, from the 1960s to her influential role in the cannabis industry.

Curatorial context

On July 26, 2018, the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam hosted the presentation of 'How I became the Hash Queen,' the autobiography of Dutch cannabis icon Mila Jansen. The book chronicles Jansen's extraordinary life, spanning from the 1960s in Amsterdam and her travels to the Himalayas, to her significant impact on the burgeoning legal weed scene in the US. Mila Jansen is recognized as a pioneer in the male-dominated cannabis industry, having opened a precursor to Amsterdam's famous coffeeshops in the 1960s and later inventing game-changing hash-making devices. Her autobiography highlights her journey as a mother, inventor, traveler, lover, and spiritual practitioner, offering an inspiring and intriguing account of her challenges and adventures. The book presentation also tied into the museum's exhibition 'We Are Mary Jane: Women of Cannabis,' which paid tribute to the often-overlooked contributions of women to cannabis history. Mila Jansen was recently acknowledged as one of the 100 most influential people in the world of cannabis.

Admission and ticket notes

The book presentation took place within the museum setting. Information regarding separate ticket requirements for the book launch itself is not provided, but general museum ticket information is available for Amsterdam and Barcelona locations.

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Venue
Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 26, 2018 – Jul 26, 2018
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Mila Jansen (1944), Dutch cannabis icon and author of 'How I became the Hash Queen'.
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