Carnival In Suriname

Hello, my Story Time friends! How are you guys doing? You have no idea how happy I am to finally be able to share this video with you! With my local internet provider Telesur, uploading the carnival vlog I made was a struggle!😥A very stressful one too! But I'm not someone that gives up! After my last attempt, it only took me 24 hours to finally upload my video without it failing.😏Behind the scenes blogger struggles, that some people don't see. I put a lot of effort and work into creating Story Time and so far I'm proud of the result. In Suriname, we have our own form of Carnival. It's called the Avond Vierdaagse and this event is held annually. I remember watching my first few carnivals as a little girl. 😤I guess the grown-ups weren't kidding when they said time goes by fast. Avond Vier Daagse is a Dutch name that refers to the 4 days and nights that the carnival is held. Because of Covid, we didn't have Carnival for a long time. Remember back when the world was in lockdown? But now the world has slowly returned to normal and Carnival is back. This event is mostly held during the big Surinamese vacation ( August-September). I wanted to capture this event for you guys, to share what life is like in my home country Suriname. This is almost like the carnivals I grew up watching as a kid. Only then the groups were a lot bigger. But I do think that the reduction in the number of participants has to do with the economic crisis in Suriname. It was still a beautiful experience that I got to catch on camera. I went on the fourth day, which is also the longest distance that the carnival participant had to walk. There were groups and individuals who participated in the carnival. I even saw people of all ages and foreigners participate in this Surinamese version of Carnival. I went prepared with my filming equipment and caught shots of the different costumes worn and dances that were performed. Some groups wore clothes that represented their history and culture. For example, the groups that wore the koto misi, Pangi, or indigenous clothing. If you are ever in Suriname during the dry season, and you get the opportunity to witness our Avond Vier Daagse I certainly recommend that you go watch! It will help you understand our culture better and you'll see different stories unravel in front of you. But if you do plan on visiting one of the Carnival hotspots, do leave on time! This event gets crowded each year. Sometimes you'll see hundreds of people scouting out a spot in advance.  I hope you guys enjoy the vlog I made as much as I enjoyed making this Story Time episode.As you'll notice from my vlog, we also love to party in this part of the Caribbean. If you are new here don't forget to follow or subscribe for more exclusive content! I have some fun foodie and travel adventures that I will be sharing with you soon. Are you planning on traveling soon? Visit Expedia for amazing deals and travel packages. As an affiliate partner, I earn a commission when you make a purchase through the link. Thank you for all the support guys and until next time right here on Story Time Productions. P.S. Starlink, when you launch in Suriname please hook a sister up!💖