116 jaar Javaanse immigratie, Immigration memorial in Groningen, Suriname
The three-meter-tall memorial structure displays relief carvings of an elderly Javanese couple wearing traditional clothing beneath a shining sun.
The monument commemorates the arrival of 32,965 Javanese contract workers who migrated to Suriname between August 1890 and December 1939.
The memorial takes the form of a gunung mountain, incorporating elements of Javanese heritage with depictions of local flora, fauna, and agricultural scenes.
The monument stands at the Monument Square in Groningen, serving as a central location for annual commemorations held on August 9.
The memorial showcases intricate details of traditional Javanese clothing, including the sarong, kabaja, slendang, and pètjie headwear worn by the depicted figures.
Location: Groningen
Address: Sidodadiweg
GPS coordinates: 5.79286,-55.47467
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
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