EVENT INFORMATION

6
July
2023

The Netherlands announces restitution of colonial collections

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📅 6 July 2023 📍 Netherlands; Indonesia; Sri Lanka

The Dutch government announced the return of 478 cultural objects requested by Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The decision followed investigation of their colonial provenance. It challenged the continued authority of former colonial institutions over cultural heritage, while distinguishing the announcement from subsequent ownership transfers and physical transport.

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Gunay Uslu

Organizations in this Event

Dutch government

Indonesian and Sri Lankan authorities

Colonial Collections Committee