From August 1975 to December 1975, as political instability grew in Timor, many people left their homes and took refuge in the bigger buildings of Dili, such as Toko Lay.
Dari Agustus hingga Desember 1975, ketika ketidakstabilan politik terjadi di Timor, banyak penduduk pergi meninggalkan rumah mereka dan berlindung di gedung-gedung yang lebih besar di Dili, misalnya seperti Toko Lay.