Hatta's exile
1936 to 1942.
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The house where Mohammad Hatta, one of the foremost leaders of Indonesian independence and the republic's first vice-president, lived in exile imposed by the Dutch from 1936 to 1942, with his fellow nationalist Sutan Sjahrir. The colonial authorities chose Banda for its isolation, but Hatta turned his exile into a chance to teach. The white colonial house is kept as a small museum with Hatta's furniture, desk, typewriter, glasses and clothes, and the little classroom behind the house where he taught Banda's children reading, writing and languages for free. The town has other exile houses of nationalist leaders. The ticket is a token fee or donation; the place is small and needs half an hour. It is a moving stop for history lovers at the heart of quiet colonial Neira town. Combine it with Fort Belgica, Fort Nassau and the old small palace on a walk around town.
1936 to 1942.
For Banda's children.
Personal belongings.
Central Neira town, Banda Neira
An Indonesian Muslim statesman from West Sumatra who proclaimed independence with Sukarno in 1945, became the first vice-president and is called the father of cooperatives.
