Category: Economy

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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