Zwols Indië-Nieuw Guinea monument 1941-1962
The Zwols Indië-Nieuw Guinea monument 1941-1962 is a war memorial in Zwolle, created by artist Catharina Ramaekers. Its sculpture commemorates Zwolle residents who died during military conflicts in the former Dutch East Indies and Dutch New Guinea.
The years 1941 to 1962 connect the memorial to Japanese occupation, Indonesian independence, and the transfer of Dutch New Guinea. Ramaekers shaped this place for remembrance, reflection, and ceremonies linked to national days of commemoration. Zwolle’s local history meets overseas conflict here, showing how distant events affected soldiers, civilians, families, and their city.
The period ends with Dutch New Guinea’s transfer to Indonesia, giving the dates a clear historical horizon. The sculpture invites you to pause over the lives represented by those years and remember their cost.
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