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History of Java in Amsterdam

At noon, Rama Bima invited his family to lunch together. Not to a restaurant with a taste of Western Food, but Rama Bima invited his family to lunch at an Indonesian Restaurant called Kantjil & De Tijger. Processed Indonesian food from rice wrap to various other menus such as Rendang, Bakso, even Sambal Fried Eggplant is available here. In addition, this restaurant carries a stunning Art Deco concept.

Indi and Satria are also amazed, eating typical Nusantara food in foreign countries that provide extraordinary sensations. Moreover, Indi and Satria also found the Indonesian population in the Netherlands. There are even some typical Indonesian restaurants in the land of Queen Juliana.

"Wow, the archipelago food in Amsterdam, it's amazing" Indi said.

"Rama used to visit this restaurant when Rama was young. Now, Rama returned to Holland and brought the great family of Rama," replied Rama Bima.

Apparently Rama Bima himself also has nostalgia and remembers memories of decades ago, when he was so young and visited this restaurant. From the decorations to the food menu nothing has changed. It seems to evoke memories of its own.

"When you're here married to Mom yet, Rama?" ask Indi.

"Already, new manten. Still a newlywed, but your mother didn't come because she was pregnant with Satria. Pregnant young at that time," the story of Rama Bima.

"If you can join Baby moon, Mother," said Indi to Bu Galuh.

"When Satria was pregnant, she was drunk, Ms. Indi. Squeezed and vomited a lot, so Mom was in Solo."

Mother, Satria, and Sitha nodded their heads. They now also know the story of Rama Bima and Bu Galuh. There was a Long Distance Married also between Amsterdam and Solo. Of course, it is not easy, especially with communication.

"Come, get eaten first. Nang-Nang ate with the soup well. Already able to eat like an adult now, the texture is rough. Eyang Rama bought Iga Soup for Nang-Nang," said Rama Bima.

Indi while eating and filling his stomach, while feeding Nakula and Sadewa who ate so greedily. Rice and Iga Soup, although the rice is quite soft with a spoon so that the texture becomes smoother.

"Lapar looks like Ma'am" said Sitha, who now helps Indi clean Nakula and Sadewa's lips using tissue.

"Yes, Tha. Maybe while on the plane just drink breast milk and eat special baby bread only. Only now eat rice again," replied Indi.

"Mama Nang-Nang also eat a lot of loh, Indi Mbak. Moreover, you fully provide ASI for Nakula and Sadewa, so it must be enough energy and nutrition," said Bu Galuh.

"What Mom said was right, honey. You also eat a lot" Satria replied.

Indi smiled, happy when getting the attention and affection of her in-laws. As a son-in-law when treated as a child, I feel very happy. That is also what Indi feels now.

"This time, Rama took you to the Maritime Museum. You must learn the remnants of Javanese history stored in this country," said Rama Bima.

After that, Rama Bima took his family to the Maritime Museum. Indi and Satria do not need to hold Nakula and Sadewa, they bring a stroller from Jogja, where one stroller can be used two babies at once. Satria who pushed the stroller, even Satria also carried a backpack that of course contained all Nakula and Sadewa equipment ranging from diapers to tissue, and change of clothes, all in the backpack.

Walking in the area of Amsterdam, they finally arrived at the Dutch Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. This Dutch-style building with white paint is visited by the State family.

This ancient building features a replica of a cargo ship from the 17th century. In addition, the exhibits in this maritime museum include various types of ships, sea lane trade maps, nautical instruments, and various photographs. All objects that are displayed certainly have a high historical value.

"You see this?" rama Bima asked Satria, Indi, and Sitha while pointing at an old portrait, a group of people wearing Javanese clothes in front of a large ship.

"Photo, Rama ... the Javanese," replied Satria.

Yes, Satria identified that it was photographs of Javanese people based on the clothes they wore. Some wear a barricade, batik, and armour. The face in the photo is also so distinctive with the face of the Javanese.

"True, this is the Javanese who were brought to the Netherlands" replied Rama Bima.

"Brought to Holland in what order was Rama?" ask Indi.

"The kingdom of the Netherlands used to be a nation of sailors and invaders. Rama specified at least there was the first Dutch-colonized area of the Dutch East Indies or archipelago, and another one was Suriname. There is a special reason why the Dutch colonized these two regions. The Dutch colonized the archipelago because of its spices, while the Dutch colonized the archipelago because of sugar cane or if processed into sugar. This is a photo of Javanese people being brought to the Netherlands, then they were taken again through the Atlantic Ocean, employed as workers at a sugar factory located in Suriname. So, the population of Java in the Netherlands exists and the population of Javanese tribes in Suriname is up to 15% of the population."

Rama Bima explained everything in such detail. While Indi's heart was touched to read the description in the photo with the numbers in 1890, when a large ship carrying Javanese people who amounted to approximately 30,000 people headed to Suriname. There is a history stored in Amsterdam, a history that even the Javanese themselves do not know.

In addition, the faces of the Javanese are from the age group of children, young, and old. A very valuable opportunity for Indi, Satria, and Sitha to learn history even though they have to go all the way to Amsterdam.

"This spice made them colonize us. So, now we know the resources of the archipelago are extraordinary and abundant. There is a population of Javanese people abroad that we do not know," said Rama Bima again.

"The mind looks at this map for pity well, Rama. They were dispatched to Paramaribo, Suriname by ship through the Atlantic Ocean with a duration of travel for three months. Even among these Javanese people were executed, to plunge into the sea. The occupation is real well," Indi said.

"The real Mbak Indi. The historical record proves. And love our culture. Conserved. Hidden things like this sometimes we get the fact that it is far abroad," said Rama Bima.

Indi, Satria, and Sitha both nodded their heads. It is not wrong to study history. Their hearts seemed to be stirred, and more grateful to live now, a free life, even though every day there are struggles that they must complete one by one.

Don't forget history! 🇮🇩