Day of the Indigenous Peoples

On the UN International Day of Indigenous Peoples, a full national holiday, Suriname honours its first inhabitants: the Kali’na, Lokono, Trio, Wayana and other peoples.

Indigenous villages such as Galibi, Powakka and Bigi Poika host cultural festivals with traditional sambura drumming, dance, craft and food, and ceremonies are held in Paramaribo as well. For visitors it is one of the best days of the year to experience Indigenous Surinamese culture.

Photo: Sgroey, CC BY-SA 4.0