The First Radio Station
My father John R. de Bye was born on 5 February 1907. He started his career with the Lands Radio Service of Suriname as a …
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 …
Commewijne Bike Path
Great boost for North Commewijne’s tourism development with the restoration of the historical bike path. Entrepreneurs and residents of North Commewijne are getting ready for …
Mangroves
Mangroves are trees that live in two worlds One foot on land and the other in the sea. Mangroves thrive along intertidal coastlines of the …
Chinese Temple Fair in Suriname
In 2015 when the first Temple Fair was organized, nobody had anticipated it would become one of the biggest celebration of Chinese culture in Suriname. …
Apetina
Imagine a quiet village on a gentle hill Roofs mostly made of palm leaves, some zinc ones in between, widely spread underneath big trees. Smoke …