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 Independence Square by duke0123
For years the square was mentioned 'Orange Square', but after the independence it has been changed in Indepencence Square.
Every Sunday the the men from Paramaribo come together to practice their hobby: singing-birds. At sunset the men show the singing of their birds. Every sound is registrated on a score-board and the bird who sings the best is the winner. Leave a Comment
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 by grets
Guilder notes and coins are still in circulation, however they have been re-valued to a ratio of 1000 Guilder per 1 Surinam Dollar.
I was very interested to see square coins on display in the museum. Leave a Comment
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 Capuchin Monkey by grets
Capuchin Monkeys are diurnal and arboreal animals which have been used for decades as pets and performing animals; and are often found in captivity in the USA and Europe. They are native to nothern South America, and have a life span of 15-20 years. Capuchin monkeys can attain a length of 20 inches and a weight of 8lbs. They live in large groups of several dozen individuals, and only come down to the ground to drink. Each group has its own home range that covers a large area of up to 200 acres of thick forest, keeping in contact with each others by loud calls. They mark their territory by soaking their hands and feet in urine, thus leaving a scent on the trees. They feed on insects, fruit, small birds and leaves. Leave a Comment
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 Smoothed-billed Ani by grets
This is a smooth-billed Ani, found on the lamp post outside our hotel in Paramaribo. Leave a Comment
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If you want to see lots of good (but small) pictures, go to this website:
http://www.surinfo.org/images.html
For a history of Javanese in Suriname, visit this Dutch website: http://javanen.myweb.nl/ Leave a Comment
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 A house in a village by duke0123
One of the villages I visited is Botopasi where about 800 people are living. Remarkable in this village is the height of the doors: very small. This is because the inhabitants think that evil ghost can't come in then.
To enter or leave a traditional village you have to walk through a gate with leaves hanging. This is to protect the village against the evil ghosts. Men and women have to walk through their own gate. Leave a Comment
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 by carnaval2002
Also don't forget to take your time to know the cuisine from Suriname which consist of specialities from african, indian, indonesian, chinese and indian people.
You also must see the sun coming up from a place called Albina in the east.
Look also at the men (the most) who arrive every sunday morning early on a square with their caved birds. These birds do make distinctive sounds and are very special for Surinam people.
If your there in december the 31st you must be in the city the whole day and feel how the people are anxious for the new year. The people like firework a lot and notice the red papers on the ground in my picture. Leave a Comment
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take trips over the rivers! Along the rivers of Suriname, there are still a lot of old plantations you can visit.
My mom is from there, so a lot of family still lives there. I feel connected when I'm there, just love the country. The food, the people, the weather, just everything. Leave a Comment
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Everywhere the whole country is beautiful
My home, I miss my home... I've lived here for 11 years and never been back. Miss it alot... Holland is so cold. Leave a Comment
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