It is a moment to reflect on the country’s history, celebrate its many cultures and honour the stories, traditions and communities that shape Surinamese identity.
This year’s Srefidensi programming includes the following:
Artist Jaasir Linger curates a multidisciplinary evening celebrating Afro-Surinamese cultural heritage, music, community and Winti spirituality.
Discover the Afáka script with Wi-Afáka, and learn more about the history of the Marrons. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the origins of the script and learn how to use it.
Save the date! Suriname celebrates its independence on 25 November, and on Saturday 21 November, we’re bringing together Rotterdam’s and Suriname’s communities to celebrate and preserve Surinamese heritage. Join us for lunch, music, stories and connection
Wan Pipel (1976) is a Surinamese film classic by director Pim de la Parra. The story follows Roy, a young Surinamese man who returns to Paramaribo after completing his studies in the Netherlands. The film explores themes such as identity, love, and the search for a new beginning.
Joan Nunnely shares her favourite a Surinamese family recipe with us in the spirit of Srefidensi. More information coming soon.
For many, Srefidensi is both a celebration of freedom and an opportunity to reflect on what independence means across generations and within the Surinamese diaspora. Through music, food, dance and shared stories, Surinamese culture continues to evolve, connecting people to their roots while making space for new perspectives and experiences.
Here at OASE we create space for cultural celebrations, curated with the community rather than for the community. We create a space for people to come together to share stories, discover traditions and celebrate the living cultural heritage that connects us.
