Netherlands returns artefacts to Indonesia

The Netherlands and Indonesia are celebrating the return of numerous cultural artefacts, some forcefully taken during colonial times, marking a significant step forward in global restitution efforts. Ranging from precious jewels to ancient temple carvings, the treasures were ceremoniously handed back to Indonesia at the Museum Volkenkunde in Leiden.

Diamonds from the Lombok treasure, during the transfer of cultural objects which the Netherlands returns at the request of Indonesia, in Leiden, the Netherlands, 10 July 2023. The history and provenance of the objects has been extensively researched in consultation with Indonesia. Credit: AAP

This segment is a mix of Dutch and English.