Monument Indië-Nederland, Memorial sculpture at Apollolaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Monument Indië-Nederland is a sculpture at Apollolaan in Amsterdam-Zuid featuring a central female figure in traditional sarong holding a scroll. Two lions flank the figure, and the memorial is surrounded by a pond with decorative walls.
The monument was inaugurated by Queen Wilhelmina in 1935 as a tribute to the Dutch-Indonesian relationship. It underwent a major redesign in 2004 to redefine its meaning as a symbol of mutual connection between the two nations.
The memorial depicts a woman in traditional sarong, representing the connection between the Netherlands and Indonesia. The lions on either side embody Amsterdam and Batavia, emphasizing the shared history between these two cities.
The memorial is located in Amsterdam-Zuid near Olympiaplein and is easily accessible on foot. The site is open to the public, and the surrounding pond allows visitors to view the structure from different angles.
The memorial displays six inscribed dates marking important milestones in the history of the Netherlands-Indonesia relationship. These dates span from 1596 to 2007 and tell the story of the long connection between both countries.
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