Echoes of the Archipelago

Echoes in Popular Culture: How Indonesia Remembers 1945–1949

The Indo Project Season 2 Episode 6

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Welcome to Echoes of the Archipelago. In this 6th episode, we delve into how Indonesia remembers the tumultuous years of 1945 to 1949 — a period marked by war, revolution, and the struggle for independence. From history books to popular culture, what stories are told, and what is forgotten?

We are joined by Arnoud Arps, a scholar specializing in how memory and popular culture shape our understanding of the past. Please tune in to hear his insights on Indonesia’s enduring historical memory.

Guest: Arnoud Arps

Host: Gerald van Wilgen.
Presented by: The Indo Project.
Produced by: Gerald van Wilgen and Jeff Keasberry.

August 30th, 2025.

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