CER provided €15,000 for the immediate reconstruction of the Nias Heritage Museum in Indonesia. On 28 March 2005, Nias - an island off the coast of Sumatra - was devastated by an earthquake, which was an aftershock of the seaquake that caused the tsunami of 26 December 2004. The Nias Heritage Museum houses a valuable collection of prehistoric artefacts that reflect the island’s cultural history.
The earthquake completely destroyed the collection’s temporary storage depot and also damaged a great many items. This meant that it was essential to build a new depository so as to prevent the collection’s further deterioration and ultimate loss. CER’s donation contributed to the construction of a permanent, earthquake-proof museum depository. Through the depository’s reconstruction, CER has helped to preserve this unique collection.
Partners’ information:
The Nias Heritage Museum www.museum-nias.org
The International Council of Museums www.icom.org
A CER action in Nias, Indonesia: The reconstruction of a depot for the collection of the Nias Heritage Museum. Copyright: Nias Heritage Museum
A CER action in Nias, Indonesia: The reconstruction of a depot for the collection of the Nias Heritage Museum. Copyright: Nias Heritage Museum
CER provides emergency relief for cultural heritages that have been affected by man-made or natural disasters.
Cultural Emergency Response
Prince Claus Fund
Hoge Nieuwstraat 30
2514 EL The Hague
Tel. 31 (0)70 4274303
Fax 31 (0)70 4274277
E-mail cer@princeclausfund.nl
www.princeclausfund.nl
