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 Sharona, The Elections Are Near! In Suriname, we're counting down towards the elections on the 25th of May 2025. 😂 Unexpectedly, I landed myself in this race, with the opportunity to be a voice for the people of Suriname. 💚 I've heard the people's stories and their pleas.  When I see how unheard they feel, it hurts me. Maybe that's why I try to take a different approach to politics. I understand what it's like to feel the way they do. We live in a world where politicians often forget the needs and desires of the people who feed and pour into them. When their hopes and dreams are used as currency and traded to feed the selfish needs of a small group. I know that for a long time, Surinamese people have felt stuck in a loop! It's hard to know who to trust when everyone approaches you. During my campaign, I'm not here to win souls! I'm out here to share a message that we can be the change we need to make this country a place we're proud to call home...
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Lighting Dia In Suriname For Subh Divali

 Lighting Dia In Suriname For Subh Divali

"Burning Dia lamp in front of Story Time Productions logo. Subh Divali from Story Time"


Subh Divali, my Story Time Production friends from around the world!🪔 Today Diwali is celebrated in Suriname. As I mentioned many times before on my blog, Suriname is a multicultural country! In this South-American/Caribbean country many religions and cultures from all parts of the world have found their home. In 1873 the first Indians arrived in Suriname as immigrants. Most of them were tricked to come work on the plantations in a country far away from their home and families. I even remember seeing a documentary about a woman who had survived the Surinamese immigration. She had told in her story that she was tricked to leave her family. It was never her intention to leave India, but she was forced to come to Suriname by her captors. Despite the sad history of our ancestors, we Surinamese people have come together. We share each others food, cultures and traditions. The Indian immigrants who came to Suriname introduced us to the delicious food from their country. Think about our famous roti drive through culture, our love for bara's with chutney and many other Indian delicasies that Surinamese people indulge in. We have persad, rasgula, laddoo, lapsi and many more Indian dishes that's a favorite among locals. Just like that, they also brought along their religion. Hinduism is widely practiced in Suriname and of the biggest religions in Suriname. Today we celebrate Diwali in Suriname. On this light festival Hindoes in Suriname light their dia's to seek blessings from the hindu Goddess Lakshmi.

"Woman lighting dia's and lamps to welcome the Hindu Goddess of wealth Lakshmi into her town."

On behalf of Story Time productions I wish you guys all the best. May the darkness be eradicated from your path and may the light lead you to find yourself! As I light my own dia, I keep you guys in my positive thoughts and wishes. Subh Divali and may Goddess Lakshmi bless you with an abundance in positivity and good health! Don't forget to subscribe to my Story Time productions blog for more foodie and travel adventures in Suriname. I also enjoy teaching you guys about life in Suriname, it's cultures and traditions.  On Story Time, you'll find creative stories and some self-love lessons that help you unleash and discover your inner-strength. Bye guys and until soon.💓


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