NEW YORK–The annual “Suriname Day” in New York, “Sranan Dei”, will be held on Sunday, August 5 at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens New York. Due to the rising costs of this event, a voluntary contribution from the public is under consideration. Any contribution is highly appreciated.
Over the years several Surinamese artists have musically contributed to the Sranan Dei. Highlights were hitherto performances of Ghabiang Crew, Sranan Uma Prisiri, Conjunto Trasani, Kankantrie, NAKS Kaseko Loco, Dil E Nadan, Biesnoewatie Khoesal, Khisal Bhola Sing, Remie Abdul and Pinto, Franky Miesidjan and Patrick Tevreden. New York’s own Fiesta Sound NYC Mike Sparendam, whether or not reinforced with guest musicians from Miami and the Netherlands, has been providing the “soundtrack” to the Sranan Dei and thus the summer in New York.
Interest in the Sranan Dei in New York continues to grow. Many large Surinamese acts, including Lobi Firi, Afu Sensi, Powl Amerali (Suripop) and Edgar “Trafasi” Burgos, have already expressed their desire to participate. Sranan Dei in New York began 36 years ago as a picnic for family and friends. Today this event draws thousands of Surinamese from all parts of the USA, the Netherlands and Suriname participate in the celebration of Suriname’s multicultural unity in the United States.
The Sranan Dei offers typical Surinamese food, music, sports and games and a great opportunity for meeting old friends and making new ones. This year extra attention will be given to the children and teenagers.
By Wim d’Agrella
Fawaka.net
Sranan Fasi!
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