Eid Ul Adha in Suriname
On July 9 and 10, 2022, the Islamic community worldwide will celebrate Eid Ul Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice. Eid Ul Adha …
The Versatility of the Coconut
Until recently, coconut was one of the most important agricultural products in the district Coronie in Suriname. Because of a bacterium that caused the fruit …
Suriname Through a Camera Lens
+597 Photography showing the beauty of Suriname through the lens of art photography I was only 2 years old when I left Suriname. An age where …
The Healing Power of the Amazon
Advertorial The Amazon rainforest is the greenest and one of the most biodiverse places on our planet. It spreads across nine countries namely Brazil, Ecuador, …
Festival of Colours
On the 9 th of March Hindus all over the world celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours. The festival has gained tremendous popularity over the …
‘s Lands Hospital
‘s Lands Hospital formerly known as Military Hospital is the oldest hospital in Suriname and the city’s largest national monument. Writing the history of this …
New Year’s Eve in Suriname
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar and celebrated in every part of the world. Suriname has a …
Brokopondo Stuwmeer
Just about hundred kilometers south of Paramaribo you will find the largest man-made lake in Suriname, also called the ‘Brokopondo stuwmeer’. This hydroelectricity water reservoir …
Independence Day
On November the 25th Suriname will celebrate its 44th year of independence. Suriname was a Dutch colony until its independence in 1975. In 1954 Suriname …
Conserving the ‘Green Gold’
Suriname is proud to be the most forested country in the world. 93% of its territory is covered by primarily pristine forest with a very …