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The Noni Fruit
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Bauxite factory on the road to...
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Bauxite

by grets

Bauxite, or aluminiun ore, is most commonly formed in deeply weathered rocks. Bauxite was named after the village Les Baux de Provence in southern France, where it was first discovered in 1821 The backbone of Suriname's economy is the export of aluminum produced from bauxite mined in the country. These exports account for over 70% of Suriname's export earnings. Suriname's bauxite deposits have been among the world's richest, however, it is estimated that the reserves will be delpeted by 2006.

FOOD: Marinated chicken legs

by ATLC

The idea of these marinated chicken legs are of Indonesian/Surinamese origin but truthfully, I just follow my own taste here so they're a bit different all the time.So this is not a precise recipe, more a guideline.Preferably use drumsticks or legs, as they have more flavour than just chicken breasts.Cut the skin with scissors and pull back the skin so that the marinade will be soaked up by the meat better.Marinate the chicken bits for an hour or so in a mixture of garlic, ketjap sauce (or take soy sauce with plenty of brown sugar so that it thickens), and spices like:- ginger powder- sereh powder (lemongrass)- ketoembar (coriander)- a tiny bit of cumin powder- laos (galanga) powder- trassi powder (fermented prawn)Or use fresh spices and mash them with a thistle. Then add it to the soy sauce. Chuck in the chicken and turn a few times. After an hour or so of marinating, fry some garlic...

National holidays

by ATLC

--2001Jan 1 New Year's DayMarch* Holi Phagwa (Hindu)Apr 13-16 EasterMay 1 Labour DayJul 1 Abolition of Slavery DayNov 4* Diwali (Hindu)Nov 25 Independence DayDec 21 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)Dec 25-26 Christmas2002Jan 1 New Year's Day. Mar* Holi Phagwa (Hindu)Mar 29-Apr 1 EasterMay 1 Labour DayJul 1 Abolition of Slavery DayNov 14* Diwali (Hindu)Nov 25 Independence DayDec 11 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)Dec 25-26 Christmas.Note: (a) In addition, Chinese, Jewish and Indian businesses will be closed for their own religious holidays. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the Moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be...

Surinam Breakfast, Lunch and Diner

by Valeggua

It's hard to find a typical light European breakfast in Surinam.The locals are used to have "heavy" meals at breakfast, lunch AND diner like bread with currychicken, or even fried rice or noodles.The drinks (also juices) are made with lots of sugar. Very tastfull, but dangerous for us who want to pay attention to our weight ;) BTW this is probably the cause of high prevalence of diabetes in Surinam...

FOOD: Sauto soup

by ATLC

This is a chicken soup with rice, shredded fried chicken meat, parsley, crunchy fried onion (the kind you put on hot dogs), a boiled egg, bean sprouts, shredded chicken and sambal (hot chili sauce).The chicken soup is made with lemongrass and ginger. At least, that's how I make it.In my family this is the last thing served at the end of a party, around midnight or later.And it is my favourite lunch dish. On my Rotterdam page I mention Warung Mini, the best place in town to eat this soup.So you simply make a good chicken broth with real chicken (bones, skin and all) with an onion, a tomato, fresh piece of ginger, fresh lemongrass (cut the stem), some chickenbroth cubes. Once it's to your taste, take out the chicken, bone it and shred (not cut!) the meat. Fry the meat crispy, set aside in a bowl. Also put all the abovementioned ingredients in separate bowls. Keep the broth hot. To prepare...

Gold mining

by grets

This area is rich in gold deposits, and have over the centuries been subject to gold mining. Currently Brownsberg Naturepark is in danger of illigal mining activities. This mine is over 200 years old, the shaft is 8m deep with a 50m long tunnel. All would have been dug by hand.

Food

by grets

Suriname's food is an exotic mix of Indonesia, Creole, Indian and Chinese cuisines with a touch of Caribbean thrown in.We tried a Chinese and a Korean restaurant while we were there, and also some local Surinamese food.The dish shown in the picture was served at the Broki Restaurant, and consists of chicken with a sate sauce called Penda Sambal (a spicy peanut sauce), rice with nuts, tofu, thin, dark green beans, alpha sprouts and plantains. Absolutely delicious!

Rubbish stands

by grets

Walking along the road in Paramaribo, I was amazed to come across these metal stands outside each house. They are used to place the rubbish bags on, in order to raise them off the ground, away from any rummaging rodents. What a good idea!

Noni Fruit

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Known as the Devil's Apple, the noni fruit is said to be a "cure-all" and is revered by the local people, despite its bad smell. Other names include Nono (in Tahiti & Raratonga), Nhau (in Southeast Asia), Indian Mulberry (in India), Mengkudo (in Malaysia), Polynesian Bush Fruit, Painkiller Tree (in Caribbean islands), Kura (in Fiji), Grand Morinda (in Vietnam), Cheesefruit (in Australia), or Bumbo (in Africa).The Noni fruit has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries - The earliest reference to this dates back several thousand years in India where it was used in Ayurvedic medicine - it has been found in Sanskrit writings from that time. Recent tests have isolated the "active" ingredient in the fruit, proxeronin, which is said to aid the intake of vitamins and minerals and enhance cellular functions. Most parts of the plant are used - fruit, flowers, seeds, bark and roots, all for...

Dar! Dar! A normal greetings from a Surinamese

by simbac2001

I have always been enthusiastic about one's country culture and norms I visited, I had to opportunity to learn a little about the surinamese's culture.This is a photo of some articulated work of the Trio Amerindians. I purchased some items for souvenir. Most of the craftwork comes from Kwamalasamutu.The Trio Amerindians have always worked with natural beads and features. During the 19th Century the German Kappler wrote in his journal how beautiful the aprons of beads were that the women were wearing, the Kwejoe's. In the good old days the rate for a large cotton hammock was one chopping knife, a small one was traded for two cards with buttons. Nowadays one pays with real hard cash.The Surinamese Trio lives in the area of Palumeu, and near the Corantijn River. The related Waiwai tribe lives in my country Guyana.I must say I'm proud to be one of the generation of the Amerindian.

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