Hey space travelers! Shachem Lieuw here with a new transmission from Earth. I know, I know… this event happened last year, but I’m finally getting around to sharing it! I’m still struggling with my content backlog—gasp! As a certain juggling alien loves to mention on her blog, keeping up with Earth time and content schedules is no easy feat. But better late than never, right? In today’s space dome adventure, I’m taking you to the Touch China Fair , hosted by the Confucius Institute Suriname and sponsored by the Chinese Embassy, at Ballroom Prince. Art, Tea, and High-Tech Space Models π€ The fair featured incredible displays of traditional arts, including Chinese calligraphy, tea art, and Chinese paper folding (origami). They even had a stunningly pretty Phoenix Crown ( Fengguan ) on display! Plus, not to brag, but I got to meet Labubu.ππ As a huge tech geek, my favorite part was the technology section. They had interactive robots on display, as well as detailed mod...
Hidden Oasis & Funeral Vocals? A Typical Surinamese Birthday at Lolo Koekroe!
Hidden Oasis & Funeral Vocals? A Typical Surinamese Birthday at LoloKoekroe! π
You know I can never resist an invitation when good food is involved! π½️ Recently, I was invited to a traditional Surinamese birthday party at Lolokoekroe in Paramaribo. I had never actually been to the venue before, but I’d heard nothing but great things about the atmosphere—and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. π΄✨
Inspiration Strikes: The Pond & The Aquarium ππ§
The moment you step inside Lolokukru, you realize you've walked into a hidden tropical oasis. Apart from their massive, lush Surinamese tropical garden and separate indoor hall, the first thing that caught my eye was a beautiful, serene pond.
New Life Goal: I am officially obsessed. Now I want a pond of my own! π
The Plan: I am 100% going to try to convince the boys to build one for me. Wish me luck! After all, being part of a construction start-up should have benefits.π π️π ️
They also have a fantastic indoor aquarium packed with fish. If you’ve been following my previous blog posts here on Story Time Productions, you already know how much we absolutely love our fish friends! π ❤️
Let's get to the real reason I was there: the food.
The party featured a massive Surinamese buffet loaded with all the popular local dishes we know and love. Now, don't ask me if the food was catered directly by Lolokukru or brought in by the hosts—all I know is that I was invited to eat, and it was absolutely delicious! π
Bringing the Atmosphere: Harmonie Uitvaart π€πΆ
When it was time to sing the birthday songs, things took a uniquely Surinamese, completely unforgettable turn. The vocals and the energy were brought to life by the people from Harmonie Uitvaart.
Yes, you read that right! Harmonie Uitvaart is a well-known company in Suriname that usually performs beautifully at funerals, but their incredible vocals completely transformed the birthday atmosphere, bringing so much life, rhythm, and soul to the celebration. Only in Suriname! ππΈπ·
Watch the Birthday Vlog Below! πΉπ
I put together a vibrant daily vlog so you can experience the atmosphere, see the stunning venue, and get a real idea of how birthdays in Suriname are typically celebrated with good music, tight-knit communities, and endless food.
Check out the video right here:
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Have you ever been to Lolokoekroe, or have you ever seen a funeral choir completely rock a birthday party? Let's talk in the comments below! ππ¬
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