Traces of the Japanese occupation in the Dutch East Indies can still be found outside the Netherlands, such as war cemeteries in Asia and Australia. Find all memorials at the Remembrance section.
Story of the Melati
The Melati, the Indies jasmine, is a symbol of remembrance worn on 15 August as a sign of respect, commitment and compassion. The Melati is available as a lapel pin or a magnetic lapel pin.
Commemoration
15 August 1945 marked the official end of the Second World War for the Kingdom of the Netherlands. While The Netherlands was liberated om 5 May, the Dutch Indies were still occupied.
