Preserving Morotai History

A timber-walled hut stands behind Muhajirin elementary school in South Morotai regency, North Maluku. The roof is made of corrugated zinc and thatch. It would not stand out from the other dwellings nearby, if not for the writing on the entrance: "Welcome to Swadaya Museum, World War II Conservationist."

This is a World War II mini-museum, well-known in the village. Its keepers preserve war relics such as shell casings, helmets, guns, bayonets, dog

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