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For over 350 years, the Netherlands ruled Indonesia and for over 100 years it was the Dutch East Indies. What happened in the colony is sensitive to many people and talking about it is not always easy. It is also called the Indisch Zwijgen (Indonesian Silence). There is a chance that it also plays a role in your family, or with people you know. Because around two million Dutch people have ties with the former Dutch East Indies. In this video we explain what you need to know about that colony. And the painful aspects of that history. Thanks to the Indisch Herinneringscentrum (Indonesian Remembrance Centre) for helping us create the script. Also watch this video that our colleagues from NOS op 3 made: • The centuries-long violence in the Dutch East Indies... More videos? Subscribe to our channel! http://bit.ly/2b60OQS # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # NOS Stories searches things for you on YouTube! We dive into topics that are important to you. Do you like our videos? Then subscribe to our channel! ► CHECK US OUT ON INSTA AND NOSSTORIES.NL We update you every day on Instagram with the latest news. Check us out at www.instagram.com/nosstories On our website we explain more about the stories in the news and help you form an opinion. Take a look around at www.nosstories.nl ► DO YOU HAVE TIPS? What should we really investigate? Send us a message with your story, or email us at [email protected]