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National Children's Remembrance – May 4 in Madurodam
On Monday, May 4, thousands of children and young people will gather on the forecourt of Madurodam for the National Children's Remembrance. A special moment of reflection, remembrance, and hope. With this official app, you can experience the commemoration to the fullest – whether you are in person or participating from home.

Past – Today
The theme of the 2026 National Children's Remembrance is Past – Today. For whoever understands what happened in the past can learn from it. Whoever learns why certain events must never happen again can choose for themselves how to act. Solidarity over discrimination. Inclusion over exclusion. Together, we make the world a little more beautiful.

What can you do with the app?

• View the full program of the commemoration on May 4
• Follow the livestream of the ceremony in Madurodam
• Discover stories from children, eyewitnesses, and surviving relatives

For children, by children
The National Children's Remembrance is a moment for and by children and young people. On the stage, in the Silent March, and as a Child of Tribute: young people take center stage. The app is designed so that children and parents can discover and experience the meaning of May 4th together.

Freedom is not something to be taken for granted
In a world full of uncertainty and conflict, it is more important than ever that young people understand what freedom means – and what it costs. The National Children's Remembrance Day is a place of reflection, but also of hope and connection. This app carries that message with you all year round.

Download the app and pass on freedom to the children of today.