Memorial of the Nineteen, Wadrilla
Mémorial des dix-neuf
A memorial cemetery in Wadrilla honoring the 19 Kanak people killed in the 1988 Ouvéa cave hostage crisis. It bears witness to New Caledonia's modern history.
During New Caledonia's independence movement in 1988, Ouvéa saw an attack on a gendarmerie post and the Gossanah cave hostage crisis. A French military assault resulted in the deaths of 19 Kanak independence activists, and this event directly led to the Matignon Accords later that year. The Mémorial des dix-neuf in Wadrilla holds their joint burial. In the circular cemetery, each tombstone bears a name and a photograph. Commemorative events are held every year on May 5. This is a solemn memorial, so please remain quiet, dress respectfully, and refrain from climbing on the monuments or taking photos casually. It is located by the main road about 6 km north of Fayaoué.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Trou Bleu d'Anawa
- Fayaoué Beach
- Lékiny Cliffs
- Pont de Mouli
- Ouvéa
- Saint-Joseph Church, Ouvéa
- Pléiades du Sud
- Beautemps-Beaupré Atoll