About
What to expect
The outdoor exhibition in the museum garden shows portraits of Molukse queer people by photographer Debbie Helaha.
The exhibition includes portraits and personal stories of Jane, Romano, Olympia, Ida, Kenneth, Tamara and Julian.
The series also looks at gender and sexuality in the Pacific and Indonesian archipelago, including colonial rule and Christianization.
- Personal stories about visibility and connection
- Kains and sarongs from the families
- Part of Pride Leiden and 75 jaar Molukkers
- Explores Molukse identity, background, gender and pride
- Plays with traditional gender roles
- For many, first time in front of camera
- Photos are part 1 of a longer project
Questions
When does Maluku Queer & Pride start and end?
Maluku Queer & Pride runs Thursday, 31 December 2026.
Where is Maluku Queer & Pride?
Maluku Queer & Pride takes place at Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, Leiden.
What can I see?
Portraits of Molukse queer people by Debbie Helaha, with personal stories.
Portraits and stories of Jane, Romano, Olympia, Ida, Kenneth, Tamara and Julian
Kains and sarongs from the families of the photographer and portrayed
Photos from the first part of Maluku Queer & Pride
Indonesian events
Getting there
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS Leiden, Zuid-Holland, NL
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