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Banda-Islands

Books 2 years ago

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New book offers new perspective on Banda massacre

A recently published book captures not only VOC governor-general Jan Pieterszoon Coen's cruelty in his attempt to monopolize the nutmeg trade in Banda, but also emphasizes the side of the story from the Bandanese diaspora who fled prior to the horrific Banda massacre in 1621.

Academia 2 years ago

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Banda is not dead, Banda is alive, despite past genocide

As long as “decolonization” is only used as an empty slogan to sugarcoat the actual erasure of the heart of our community on Ambon, Kei and all over the Nusantara archipelago, we cannot speak of change.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

Beyond Bali: Five alternative travel destinations

As Indonesia gradually opens its borders to foreign travelers, here are some of the hidden gems of the archipelago to explore on your next visit.

Art & Culture 3 years ago

I Love Banda exhibit urges learning and renewal from Indonesia's violent colonial past

A photography and multimedia exhibition exploring historical and present-day Banda Islands in Maluku, which was at the center of the 200-year spice wars among European colonial powers, offers a unique opportunity for poignant reflection and immersion.