Sinterklaas in Suriname
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Sinterklaas, the Dutch version of Santa, has had a turbulent history in the former colony. When Desi Bouterse ruled the country during the military dictatorship in the early eighties, the celebration was practically outlawed as being a colonialist festival. Nonetheless, Sinterklaas and his Black Peters still come to Suriname to bring children presents albeit that December 5 is not an official holiday. Not everybody is happy with the festival though. A white Sinterklaas with black Peters is viewed by some as racist. The kids, however, don't seem to mind and just look forward to their presents and sweets.
posted by Benjamin at 12/05/2007 06:16:00 PM Permalink
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