Author: Courtney Horton

Wopke Hoekstra apologizes for past slavery in Suriname

From half past nine, the descendants of the slaves—mostly dressed in traditional clothing—and other interested parties gather under shelters around Waterlooplein to head to Oosterpark, the so-called Bigi Spikri (“Big Mirror”). This annual festive parade was initially celebrated only in Suriname, but has continued in the Netherlands since 2009 to celebrate the abolition of slavery. […]

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01 jul 2023 at 08:42Update: 16 minutes later Courtney HortonCourtney Horton is a contributor at Houstonian Online, covering news, politics, business, technology, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle topics. She focuses on clear, accurate, and reader-friendly reporting, providing useful information and timely coverage of current events, trends, and stories that matter to communities and everyday readers.

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