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(6 articles)Tastes of Freedom: Surinamese Dishes Rooted in Slavery
Surinamese Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through Cultures and Flavors
Surinamese Festivals and Celebrations: A Calendar of Culture and Community
Maroon Cultural Traditions: Music, Art and Spirituality
The Surinamese Diaspora in the Netherlands: Identity, Integration and Cultural Preservation
Surinamese Cultural Heritage: From Paramaribo to UNESCO
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
Surinamese cuisine is a unique melting pot of African, Indian, Javanese, Chinese, European and indigenous culinary traditions.
20 Apr 2026
Surinamese Festivals and Celebrations: A Calendar of Culture and Community
From Keti Koti and Holi Phagwa to the Kwaku Festival and Divali: discover the colorful festivals connecting the Surinamese community.
20 Apr 2026
Maroon Cultural Traditions: Music, Art and Spirituality
An in-depth exploration of the rich cultural traditions of the Surinamese Maroons: from Winti rituals and Tembé woodcarving to the captivating sounds of kawina music.
20 Apr 2026
The Surinamese Diaspora in the Netherlands: Identity, Integration and Cultural Preservation
Over 350,000 Dutch citizens have Surinamese roots. How does the Surinamese diaspora preserve its cultural identity while contributing to Dutch society?
20 Apr 2026
Surinamese Cultural Heritage: From Paramaribo to UNESCO
The historic center of Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the unique architecture, multicultural traditions and rich heritage of Suriname.
20 Apr 2026