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A curated collection of videos, podcasts, lectures and oral history on Surinamese heritage.

Video 2016

Commemoration of the Arrival of Hindustanis in Suriname

Between 1873 and 1916, more than 34,000 Hindustanis migrated from what was then British India to Suriname. The first immigrants arrived in Suriname aboard the ship Lalla Rookh. This video shows an impression of the 1973 commemoration of the arrival of the first immigrants in Suriname. Polygoon-Profilti (producer) / Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision (archive holder)

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Video 2023

Slavernij - Wij Marrons horen ook er bij I SUN WEB TV

SUN WEB TV - Slavernij - Wij Marrons horen ook er bij Lees elke dag: www.sun.sr

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Video 1976

Suriname 1976 4K Documentaire

Take a look into the lives of Surinamese people in the 1970s. How they lived, worked, hoped, and practiced their faith — both in the city and in the countryside.

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Video 2022

Oorspronkelijke Bewoners Suriname - De Inheemsen

Here you will find updates from Suriname (South-America) Example : News, Comedy videos, Music videos & Live feeds... etc? Smash the like button and subscribe for more AWESOME CONTENT. ENJOY AND MAKE THE WORLD SEE US!!! All rights reserved to Trishul Broadcasting Network.

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Video 2013

Obiaman Dey - (Obeah man day)

Cultural day in Suriname. Obia (Obeah) is a term used in the West Indies to refer to folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from West Africa- believed to have originated from the Ashanti and Koromantin tribes. In Suriname specifically, there are people with origins from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Angola, Windward coast, Sierra Leone and more which have had a cultural influence in Suriname.

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Video 2016

CHOOSE ME: Children in the Suriname Amazon - Documentary

"I Choose Me” is a documentary into the lives of adolescents in Suriname’s Amazon. The epic story of 4 indigenous adolescents that give testimony as to what their life is like and the choices they have made for survival, protection and reaching their full potential. The documentary also displays their living conditions and related issues ranging from environmental hazards to the lack of education opportunities. From shots taken themselves in Suriname’s beautifully conserved Amazon, to shots within the goldmines of Suriname’s interior, ‘I Choose Me’ brings you through the emotional journey of these adolescents, their fears, hopes, dreams, thoughts and choices, to better their own lives within their possibilities.

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Video 2026

Living in the Suriname Rainforest

Experience authentic Maroon culture and jungle life at Jaw Jaw Atela, a unique jungle village stay in the Boven Suriname region of Suriname. Live with the local Maroon community, disconnect from modern life, and immerse yourself in traditions passed down for generations. From forest walks and village activities to making cassava bread, swimming in the rapids, cayman spotting, and learning traditional skills, this is a true off-grid cultural experience in the heart of the rainforest.

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Video 2025

Suriname : la jungle la plus méconnue du monde | Vu sur Terre |

Documentaire over suriname

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