| indischherinneringscentrum.nl | The Indisch Herinneringscentrum | The website showcases events such as performances, book clubs, and lectures about the history of Dutch East Indies and World War II. It refers to Onsland.nl, where in-depth information about the shared Dutch-Indonesian history is available, with a focus on World War II and decolonization. The center is located in Museum Sophiahof in The Hague and is affiliated with various heritage institutions and museums. | | affiliate 84 past 119 history 7286 event 45199 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| revolusi.nl | Revolusi | The website originated as a result of a research project where cultural historian and archaeologist David Van Reybrouck interviewed nearly two hundred witnesses for the impressive book Revolusi. The platform encourages visitors to share their own stories, regardless of their background or experience, and offers the possibility to do so anonymously or under their own name. Visitors can upload files, such as documents, images, or PDFs, and the website can be followed via social media. | Internet → Forums & Communities 1599 | witnesses 17 occupation 40 history 7286 story 8285 book 11396 | |
| aadvrijhof.nl | Stichting De Wijngaard | The website details the Stichting De Wijngaard’s charitable activities, which involve providing Indian meals and delicacies to fund social initiatives in Indonesia and the Molukken. It showcases a collection of books, including ‘Weckpot en eierkolen’ and ‘Helmgras en stuifduin,’ reflecting the cultural atmosphere of IJmuiden in the 1950s and 60s, as well as a historical work on clothing from Dalen named ‘Kousenband en voorschoot’. Aad Vrijhof’s artwork is presented, including paintings inspired by the Tweelingdorp Nieuw-Amsterdam/Veenoord and works by artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Johannes Vermeer, and Cezanne. | Film → Documentaries 813 | indonesia 88 vineyard 260 documentary 1081 paintings 3907 culture 3922 book 11396 | Coevorden → Dalen 128 |
| indischekamparchieven.nl | Netherlands Institute for War Documentation (NIOD) | The website covers the internment camps where tens of thousands of European citizens were imprisoned during the Japanese occupation of Dutch East Indies (1942-1945), as well as prisoner-of-war camps for military personnel. Following the Japanese surrender, an independence struggle broke out on Java, which hampered the evacuation from the camps, and republican camps emerged for citizens who had previously been outside the camps. The Netherlands Institute for War Documentation (NIOD) provides this website and offers an overview of the camps in Dutch East Indies during the aforementioned period. | World War II → Dutch East Indies 67 | occupation 40 evacuation 53 camp 2466 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| depok.nl | Depok.nl Working Group | The website contains a comprehensive family tree of the Loen family, which is still under development and relies on contributions from visitors for updates and additions. The site offers a historical overview of Depok, including references to sources such as books, articles, and short films, and a specific page on the history of Depok by Jan-Karel Kwisthout. The website was created in 2005, following renewed interest in the history of Depok and the Loen family. | Social Sciences → Genealogy & Family History 1403 | source 246 family tree 448 family 6462 history 7286 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| atchin.nl | N/A | The website describes Atchin as the old name of the current Atjeh region in North Sumatra, using the international spelling 'Aceh'. The initiator aims to illustrate and document both aspects of the Dutch East Indies Army and the Atjeh side of the history. The website uses objects and documentation from private collections to achieve this goal and acknowledges the contribution of collectors and individuals who have made materials available. | Specialized History → Military History 507 | documentation 452 history 7286 collection 7566 | |
| kombai.nl | Kombai.nl | The website provides a collection of photos, videos, documents, and stories related to the church's history, with a focus on the period of 1903-1962. Detailed reports of events, such as meetings between local populations and Western missionaries, and historical documents like marriage records and reports on the GGRI in Irian Jaya, are available. The website publishes personal testimonies and anecdotes, often in the form of short stories and summaries of events, depicting the interaction between various groups in the region. | | document 1678 church 3439 photo 7778 story 8285 | |
| andijvielucht.nl | Griselda Molemans | The book ‘Opgevangen in Andijvielucht’ by Griselda Molemans reveals the shocking reality behind the term ‘repatriation’ and the forced arrival of thousands of displaced people in the Netherlands. The book mentions evidence for ten outstanding claims against the Dutch government, banks, and insurers, based on the provided care. The website describes the circumstances of the repatriates, including debt to the government, a lack of adequate care, and the long years of silence and poverty they experienced. | | repatriation 30 claim 702 government 827 | |
| mooiexemplaar.nl | Antiquariaat Mooi Exemplaar | The website offers a selection of second-hand and new books for sale. The website also facilitates finding books via external websites such as boekwinkeltjes.nl and bol.com. The antiquarian bookstore offers search services to locate specific books and supports a charitable cause with each purchase. | Resources → Books 3936 | non-fiction 32 book 11396 | Gelderland → Zutphen 2690 |
| papuacollecties.nl | Stichting Collectie PACE | Stichting Collectie PACE manages a collection comprised of artifacts, books, archives, films, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials originating from West Papua. The management includes documentation, conservation, storage, digitization, and release of the collection, both physically and digitally. Part of the collection is accessible online via papuaerfgoed.nl and another part through the website itself. | Websites → Cultural Websites 34 | artifacts 27 digitization 216 documentation 452 heritage 818 collection 7566 | Utrecht → West 231 |
| vriendenvanhetihc.nl | Stichting Vrienden van het Indisch Herinneringscentrum Foundation | The foundation offers various ways to support the Indisch Herinneringscentrum, including becoming a friend and purchasing products such as the Remembrance Symbol Melati and books. The website contains information about the history of the Indisch Herinneringscentrum, particularly the remembrance of the events during World War II, the Bersiap period, decolonization, and migration in Dutch East Indies. The foundation organizes events and offers discounts on exhibitions to its friends, and sends a newsletter with general updates and event information. | World War II → Dutch East Indies 67 | newsletter 6504 book 11396 event 45199 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| marjoleinvanpagee.nl | Marjolein van Pagee | The website addresses the topic of ‘Bung Tomo’ and the 1945 Indonesian revolution, specifically the events in Surabaya and the resistance against the Dutch colonial regime. It describes the controversy surrounding Bung Tomo, where he is considered a national hero in Indonesia, but viewed as a war criminal in the Netherlands. The site promotes a publication from Omniboek Publishing from 2023, a book presentation in Amsterdam, and a video with subtitles in Dutch and English. | Politics & Governance → Political Science 114 | revolution 26 publication 2018 photography 9503 | |
| cihc.nl | Chinese Indonesian Heritage Center | The center offers a knowledge platform that stimulates research and makes cultural heritage accessible, with sections like 'Photo with Story' and 'Traditions & Culture'. The foundation’s goal is to preserve the heritage of Chinese Indonesians in the Netherlands and promote their history. Donations and heritage contributions are welcomed to support Chinese-Indonesian culture and share new stories. | Foundations → Cultural Foundations 101 | heritage 818 knowledge 3528 culture 3922 foundation 6678 history 7286 story 8285 | |
| deltadua.nl | DeltaDua | The website contains the archive of DeltaDua from 1983 to 2014, with details about their various productions. 'KRUIT!', a musical theater piece about Raymond Westerling, was successfully performed both in the Netherlands and in Indonesia, with a significant role played by the Molucca BambooWind Orchestra. Following a successful tour in Indonesia, and the passing of Roy Kuschel, who was part of the DeltaDua group in Indonesia, preparations are now underway for a new theater production titled WESTERLING. | Theater → Musical Theater 307 | theater group 223 production 4582 | |
| indoshop.nl | Onbekend | The website was originally a webshop specializing in Indonesian antiques, culture, travel, food, and history. The webshop is now closed, but the site continues to exist with outdated information and external links. Sections include travel tips for Indonesia, cultural news, recipes, and historical information. | Home → Antiques & Collectibles 1523 | antique 432 food 3872 culture 3922 recipe 5142 travel 7210 history 7286 | |
| louisehompe.nl | Louise Hompe | Louise Hompe debuted with the Indonesian family chronicle ‘Delayed Wedding Night’ in May 2010, and shortly thereafter was in the press. A podcast featuring Louise Hompe discusses her Indonesian roots, her Catholic upbringing, and her studies at De Kopse Hof, highlighting the pride of Friesian breeders in their heritage. The website contains various articles and interviews with Louise Hompe, including an interview with Phryso and a 'One Student' series in a city newspaper. | Horses → Friesian Horses 15 | friesian horse 36 indonesia 88 interview 1371 podcast 3328 book 11396 | Netherlands → Friesland 27911 |
| doetinchemherdenkt.nl | Doetinchem Foundation | The website provides information about the foundation's activities, including tours, bike rides, lectures, and exhibitions, as well as an agenda of events. A key element is the commemoration of Dolf Maandag, a 96-year-old Indonesian veteran, and the stories of many other veterans who ended up in the colonial guerrilla war. Research into the way Doetinchem has commemorated the bombings since the liberation is also addressed, with the perception of the allies playing a role. | Holidays & Commemorations → Commemorations 84 | commemoration 181 veteran 192 history 7286 research 8967 event 45199 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| wen-ming.nl | Wen Ming | The Wen Ming foundation strives to bring attention to the social position of the Chinese in the Netherlands and to promote relationships with the Dutch population. The website includes information about the migration of Chinese people to Dutch East Indies in the second half of the 19th century and their activities in trade. There is a timeline about the history of the Chinese ethnic group in Indonesia, and a documentary about 'Indonesian Chinese in the Netherlands'. The website also addresses the relatively little-known position of the Peranakan Chinese community in the Netherlands. | Anthropology & Sociology → Sociology 454 | chinese 68 migration 349 documentary 1081 netherlands 1376 foundation 6678 history 7286 | |
| langomatic.nl | Langomatic | The website presents a fragment of a speech by priest Willibrordus Surendra Broto Rendra, in which he delivers a speech in a church. There is reference to the legend of Datu Kalaka, a man who lived in a kampong in Indonesia many centuries ago. The website contains information about a dramatic moment in history, namely how the Netherlands lured Diponegoro into a trap in 1830. Also, a discovery of a python in Cisarua is described, and an excerpt of a statement from Ustadz Abu Bakar Ba'asyir regarding bombings. | Language Learning → Language 1689 | priest 25 indonesian 44 dictionary 115 translation 1523 history 7286 | |
| indieherdenkingamstelveen.nl | Stichting Herdenking Gevallenen en Slachtoffers in Nederlands-Indië | The foundation was established in 2003 in Amstelveen with the aim of keeping alive the memory of the fallen and victims of World War II in Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) and of promoting knowledge of the culture and history of the region. The foundation organizes an annual commemoration ceremony on August 14th in the Broersepark in Amstelveen, in collaboration with the municipality, the Ministry of Defense, and the Brotherhood of Arms. The website provides access to the program of the commemoration, the speeches presented, and information about donations, which are tax deductible due to the ANBI status of the foundation. | World War II → Dutch East Indies 67 | dutch east indies 27 commemoration 181 monument 1168 donation 5110 foundation 6678 history 7286 | The Hague → Haagse Hout 347 |
| gordelvangeweld.nl | Anders Norén | The book offers an intimate portrayal of a forgotten period in Dutch history. The site provides various sections, including a synopsis, a current affairs page, a call to dialogue, information about the author, sales information, a blog and reviews. The website is owned by Anders Norén and is protected by copyright in 2025. | Literature → Non-Fiction 519 | author 949 family 6462 history 7286 book 11396 | |
| tugusoumokil.nl | Tugu Soumokil | The monument commemorates Tugu Soumokil, whose husband was executed in 1966 on Ubi, by a firing squad. The website details the background of this event, related to unrest in the Moluccas during Indonesian independence and the struggle for the Republic of the Southern Moluccas. Njonja Soumokil-Taniwel, widow of Chris Soumokil, wrote about the events in her diary, and the website uses this information to document the history. | Historical Sites → Monuments 1027 | heritage 818 monument 1168 donation 5110 history 7286 | |
| harrymertens.nl | harrymertens.nl | The website contains reflections on the future and the way we deal with the earth, starting in 1954 in Nijmegen, characterized by both curiosity and anxiety. Personal stories are shared, especially concerning family history, specifically the ‘bersiap’ period in Indonesia and the associated emotions. The website also includes observations about natural phenomena, such as the return of winter in Burgh Haamstede and observing children playing in the snow. | Reflection → Philosophy 13 | curiosity 89 family history 126 observation 248 winter 333 anxiety 1596 | Schouwen-Duiveland → Burgh-Haamstede 401 |
| bataviabooks.nl | Antiquariaat Batavia | The website offers a catalog (82A) of publications in Bahasa Indonesia and Malay. It also sells gramophone records, CDs, VHS tapes and postcards. Philately products, banknotes and other gramophone records are also available. Documents by Anita Rambonnet-Da Ponte and objects relating to the Dutch Indies and Indonesia can also be found. | Resources → Books 3936 | philately 24 postcard 278 record 1098 document 1678 publication 2018 book 11396 | |
| malinobeurzen.nl | Moluccan Historical Museum | The Malino Conference of July 1946 took place in the village of Malino near Makassar (South Sulawesi), where Lt. Governor-General Van Mook announced scholarships. Between 1946 and 1950, 381 Indonesian students received a Malinobeurs to study in the Netherlands. Currently (end 2024), research is being conducted into the history of the Malinobeurs and the fate of the Malinostudenten, with a focus on the archive of the Moluccan Historical Museum. | | archive 2067 blog 13392 | |
| circumjuris.nl | Circumjuris Cooperative | Circumjuris is a network of independent lawyers available for interim or advisory assignments with the government. The Circumjuris cooperative offers a combination of direct client assignment and the security of a larger organization. Connected lawyers have expertise in various legal fields, including public administration law, subsidy law and civil servant law. | | affiliate 84 government 827 law 1329 lawyer 2683 | |
| wandelwondertjes.nl | Peter Zeehandelaar | Peter Zeehandelaar walks and observes everyday things, capturing special moments and details. He takes photos of these observations and writes short stories about them, ranging from witty to reflective, often with a touch of fantasy. The website is intended to inspire people to go for walks and observe themselves, and to find their own inspiration. | Literature → Non-Fiction 519 | observation 248 walk 2161 inspiration 4081 photo 7778 story 8285 | |