An East Indies Home in The Hague

Sophiahof Museum in The Hague aims to be a historical and cultural ‘home’ for people with ties to the former Dutch East Indies.

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January 13, 2020

“APOLOGIZE! Recognize us! Stop ignoring us!” Shouts from dozens of demonstrators—most of them middle-aged and of mixed Indo-European descent—welcomed King Willem-Alexander as he entered the grounds of Sophiahof Museum. The Dutch king was there in late June 2019 to officially open this museum, situated in an elegant quarter of The Hague’s city center. “I am here to listen to your stories,” said Willem-Alex

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