75 years of Moluccan history are part of Amsterdam's life story

Summary based on City of Amsterdam·March 20, 2026·1 min read

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In 1951, four large ships full of Moluccan soldiers and their families arrived in Amsterdam. These people thought they would only stay in the Netherlands for a short time. But they ended up staying forever.

This is the story of the Moluccan Dutch people who have lived in the Netherlands since that time.

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75 years of Moluccan history are part of Amsterdam's life story

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