¡Hasta Pronto Suriname!
My fellowship in Suriname can be summarized in one word: eye-opening. Suriname opened my eyes to a diversity I neglected in my own region. It broadened my perspective about multiculturality and how different ethnicities can co-exist harmoniously. As a Colombian, it was a surprise to me to find such a small country in the region with such diversity: 5 cultures (Maroon, Creole, Indonesian, Indigenous and Indian) living p eacefully in a vast rainforest). Despite being in South America, its cultural richness makes one feel far away from home. Every ethnicity speaks their own language: Javanese, Surinamese Hindi ( Surinamese Hi ndi, a dialect of Bhojpuri) , S aamáka , Nduyaka, etc., but they all unite through a common language: Dutch or Sranan Tongo. Cultural differences also come together through a very diverse cuisine. You can choose from multiple cuisines (Indonesian, Indian and Creole) that have syncretized through the use of some common ingredients. Ever...