cultuur
cultuur
Tastes of Freedom: Surinamese Dishes Rooted in Slavery
Many iconic Surinamese dishes: pom, peanut soup, pepre-watra, heri-heri, okra soup: were born under the harshest conditions of plantation slavery. Enslaved Africans turned scraps and small kitchen gardens into food now celebrated, especially during Keti Koti.
11 May 2026
Surinamese Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through Cultures and Flavors
20 Apr 2026
Surinamese Festivals and Celebrations: A Calendar of Culture and Community
20 Apr 2026
Maroon Cultural Traditions: Music, Art and Spirituality
20 Apr 2026geschiedenis
geschiedenis
The history of the Jewish community in Suriname
Nearly four centuries of Jewish history in Suriname: from Sephardic refugees and the unique autonomous settlement of Jodensavanne (UNESCO World Heritage since 2023), through plantations, slavery and the Eurafrican Jews, to today's Neve Shalom synagogue standing beside a mosque — a worldwide symbol of Surinamese tolerance.
12 May 2026
From Contract Worker to Shopkeeper: 170 Years of Chinese Entrepreneurship in Suriname
11 May 2026
From Java to Suriname: The Long Road of the Javanese Community
11 May 2026
The History of the Maroons in Suriname: Resistance, Freedom and Cultural Heritage
20 Apr 2026nieuws
educatie
educatie
Indigenous Peoples of Suriname: Guardians of the Amazon Region
The original inhabitants of Suriname — the Kali'na, Lokono, Trio, Wayana and other peoples — have been guardians of the rainforest for millennia.
20 Apr 2026