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Art & Culture
An interactive exhibition at Erasmus Huis Jakarta invites visitors to discover Dutch creativity through 12 playable games, revealing how video game design has become part of the country's cultural identity.
Ready, set, play: Five players compete on June 5, 2026, in the multiplayer racing game Chalo Chalo during the opening night of Clogs, Tulips and Video Games: Game Design from the Netherlands at Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)
Aloy, the fearless hunter from Horizon Zero Dawn, stands at the entrance to the exhibition hall of Erasmus Huis Jakarta. Bow in hand, she seems to beckon visitors inside. Beyond her, bold colors splash across the walls, tablets and giant LED screens glow from every corner, while the roars of fantastical beasts mingle with the electronic beeps of retro-style games. The Dutch cultural center has become an arcade.Until Aug. 29, Erasmus Huis Jakarta is presenting Clogs, Tulips and Video Games: Game Design from the Netherlands, an exhibition featuring 12 iconic and playable Dutch games.
