People from our past
Notable Surinamese
Fifteen life stories that bring the Surinamese slavery and emancipation past to life — from Maroons and resistance heroes to writers, scientists and politicians.
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Arts & Culture
Astrid Roemer
1947
First Surinamese winner of the Prize of Dutch Letters (2016)
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Arts & Culture
Edgar Cairo
1948 – 2000
Writer who gave Surinamese-Dutch literary weight
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Arts & Culture
Wilhelmina Rijburg ("Maxi Linder")
1902 – 1981
Iconic nightlife figure and pioneer of female autonomy in colonial Paramaribo
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For teachers and schools
Free downloadable lesson materials for primary and secondary schools on Keti Koti, plantations, resistance and family-name research.
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