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Niquel: "As third-generation Moluccans, we continue to discover where our stories come from - in archives, music, films and conversations with family. Together, these stories show what 75 years of Moluccans in the Netherlands truly means."
For a deeper dive into the Moluccan diaspora check out these 15 recommendations curated by Niquel Matitahatiwen
A series in which different generations of Moluccans share their stories. As you listen, you recognize pieces of yourself, your family, and the shared history that connects us all.
A documentary exploring how the colonial history of the Netherlands and Indonesia continues to shape later generations. For many Moluccans, this story begins with their grandparents - often KNIL soldiers who came to the Netherlands believing their stay would only be temporary.
In this podcast, Moluccan creators speak openly about identity, culture, and living between different worlds. It shows how new generations are finding their own words for a history that began long before them.
Many Moluccan families grew up in neighborhoods where the community lived closely together. This podcast shares the stories of those places, where culture, family, and memories came together.
Marinjo - meaning “messenger” in Moluccan Malay -has given a voice to Moluccan communities in the Netherlands since 1978. Since 1995, it has been independently produced by Moluccan entrepreneurs and creators, with the mission to preserve Moluccan heritage and inspire new generations.
A novel that explores Moluccan identity and the political history surrounding the RMS. It shows how history is shaped not only by facts, but also by emotions, memories, and personal stories.
This cookbook may never quite match the flavors of your grandmother’s or mother’s cooking. But it does show where many of those tastes come from. In many Moluccan families, culture and stories are still passed on at the kitchen table, from one generation to the next.
For many Moluccan families, music has always been a vital part of culture and community. With the band Massada, Moluccan music reached the major stages of the Netherlands, becoming a powerful moment of recognition and pride for many. Their song “Sayang E” even went on to become a number one hit.
Lagu Timur Sessions brings the sounds of the Moluccas, Papua, NTT and Sulawesi to a global stage. It’s music where island cultures, rhythm and regional identity come together - now reaching Europe through the diaspora.
A place where the collective memory of Moluccan communities in the Netherlands is preserved. Through photographs, stories and archives, the history of the community remains visible and alive.
From March 21, Museum Maluku presents the exhibition In Eigen Woorden. The archive holds thousands of photographs of Moluccan life in the Netherlands, yet many still miss part of their story. March 21 – September 26, 2026 Museum Sophiahof, The Hague.
Sana Sini in The Hague brings Moluccan cuisine to the Netherlands in a warm, living-room-like setting where food and community come together. The name means “there and here” in Malay - a reference to the connection between the Moluccas and the Netherlands. It’s a true family business, with multiple generations cooking together.
Stichting Verloren Banden by Jeftha Pattikawa digitizes and shares 300 previously lost videotapes documenting everyday life in the Moluccan community of Vaassen. Filmed by Moluccan youth between the 1970s and mid-1990s, the footage offers a rare glimpse into a community often overlooked in Dutch history - capturing both its struggles and its strong sense of togetherness as it gradually found its place in Dutch society.
Ketahanan: Stories of Resilience is an exhibition where Moluccans share their history in the Netherlands through artworks, objects, photographs and video stories. Developed together with the community, it highlights the diversity of voices within the diaspora and how new generations shape the future. Built around four themes - (de)colonization, diaspora, resilience and future - the exhibition invites visitors to engage with a history that is still very much alive. On view until May 31, 2026.
Stichting Moluks Erfgoed is dedicated to preserving and raising awareness of Moluccan heritage in the Netherlands. Through research, projects and blog reports, the foundation works to document important historical sites - including former Moluccan settlements and locations like De Punt - ensuring these stories and places remain visible for future generations.
A night dedicated to iconic live bands that have shaped the soundtrack of multiple generations of Moluccans. Expect timeless classics that still get everyone moving. Saturday, 25 april 2026.