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SaramakaSaramaka, sometimes spelled Saramacca is the name of a group of Maroons (escaped African slaves) who established small communities along the Surinam river in Suriname during the XVIII century and are now present in Suriname and in French Guiana.
Marowijne RiverOn the baks off this river there are several village's off the Maroon.The term Maroon was generalized to include any slave or group of slaves that had rebelled or escaped from their owners frequently within the first generation of their arrival from Africa, often preserving their African languages and many of their cultural traits. In the Guianas they were commonly known as Djukas or Bush Negroes.Many African traditions have been preserved among the various Maroon communities. Some of them use medicinal herbs along with special drums and dances when herbs are administered to a sick person. Many other African healing and 'magical' rites have survived through the centuries - so as a medicine man.
DugoutA dugout is a boat which is basically a hollowed tree trunk.Construction of a dugout begins with the selection of a log of suitable dimensions. Sufficient wood needed to be removed to make the vessel relatively light in weight and buoyant, yet still strong enough to support the crew and cargo. Specific types of wood were often preferred based on their strength, durability, and weight. The shape of the boat is then fashioned to minimize drag, with sharp ends at the bow and stern.
CoronieCoronie, as with most of Suriname, relies mostly upon agriculture for both its income and its food supply. The coastal environment means that many coconut and rice plantations exist.The locals make uses the coconut's to make coconut oil. Coconut oil is considered by some to be a very healthy oil. Consumption of virgin coconut oil (unhydrogenated) is claimed to cause increased metabolism and an improved immune system.The remainings off the proces is used to feed there pigs.
FrederiksdorpFrederiksdorp is an other plantation, wich was left alone.A new owner try's to make a living out off the tourist-industrie; and run it as a hotel.Hopfully the beautiful buildings can be saved now.
PeperpotPeperpot was an estate where there was cacao and coffee.The beans where dried here and sold on the local market in Paramaribo.Unfortunatly these plantations can't get enough employee's; so the're left alone and the jungle is starting to take things over.
Commewijne DistrictCommewijne is a district of Suriname, located on the right bank of the Suriname River.One of the most populated of Suriname's districts, Commewijne relies primarily on agriculture for its income, with plantations dating back to the first Dutch colonisation of the area in the 1600s.To expand their plantations, the Dutch imported West African slaves. From the mid-18th century, escaped slaves formed Maroon (Bush Negro) settlements in the interior, and retained many African customs. The abolition of slavery led to labor shortages in the early 19th century, and indentured laborers were brought in from the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), India, China, Portugal and Lebanon.
OnafhankelijkspleinOnafhankelijksplein (Independence Square) features a statue of legendary former prime minister Pengeland and is surrounded by the stately 18th-century Presidential Palace, aging colonial government buildings and an ultramodern finance building. Behind the palace is the Palmentuin, a shady haven of tall royal palms that's home to a troop of capuchin monkeys.
MarienburgCommewijne used to be a district with many estates. One of the products of the estateswas sugar cane.In Marienburg, here used to be a sugar factory. This factory was founded in 1882; in the nighteen eigteens the factory was closed.
TapanahonyIf you want to make an adventurous trip in Suriname, you can take a trip by dugout canoe over the river. These river trips are very exciting, and often take you to rapids (called 'sulas' in Suriname). The Marron boatsman knows the river like the back of his hand.Started at Drietabbetje we traveled up the Tapanahoni River, portaging numerous waterfalls and rapids for about 4 days.Downwards, after a series of spectacular falls, we reach Stoelmanseiland at the point where the Lawa and Tapanahony merge into the Marowijne river.
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Q: does anybody know how to fly from paramaribo to curacao? which aircompany and what is the ticket price?
A: i don´t think there are any direct link between these two plces, so i think you will need to make a stop over somewhere. here is a couple of links to airlines that are...
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