On February 27 2026, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Netherlands War Graves Foundation in Indonesia jointly held a commemoration ceremony marking the anniversary of the Battle of the Java Sea at Ereveld Kembang Kuning, Surabaya, East Java.

The ceremony was attended by Honorary Consuls and Consuls General of Allied nations, representatives of the Indonesian Armed Forces, the East Java Governor's Office, and the Mayor of Surabaya, alongside members of the public. In a deeply meaningful tribute, families of war victims and survivors were also present to honor the memory of their loved ones.

The commemoration pays tribute to the Allied sailors who made the ultimate sacrifice during one of the most significant naval battles of World War II in the Pacific theatre. It stands as a reaffirmation of our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and the enduring importance of historical remembrance.