Reported By Ingrid McCleary As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in the Pacific, Indos and others with ties to the Dutch East Indies gather to honor this solemn milestone. In Northern California, a small yet meaningful commemoration took place. Tucked in the lush backyard of Henny Neys’ home in…
On August 15, 2026, communities across the Netherlands gathered once again to mark the anniversary of Japan’s surrender and the end of the war in the Dutch East Indies. The Indo Project was honored to represent Indos around the world at ceremonies in Amsterdam and The Hague — including a private ceremony inside the Dutch…
On August 15, 2025, the world marked 80 years since Japan’s surrender in the Pacific, bringing an official end to World War II. Across the Netherlands, remembrance ceremonies were held to honor the victims of the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. This year saw a record 65 Indië commemorations nationwide, thirteen more than…