Kwakoe, Slavery memorial and statue in Paramaribo, Suriname
The Kwakoe statue depicts a freed African slave breaking chains, standing at the intersection of Zwartenhovenbrug Street and Dr. Sophie Redmond Street.
The memorial, created by sculptor Jozef Klas, opened on June 30, 1963, during the centenary celebrations of slave emancipation in Suriname.
The name Kwakoe originates from the Kromanti language spoken by Maroons in Suriname, representing Wednesday, the day when slavery was abolished.
Located near the Ondrobon bus station, the memorial serves as a central meeting point for community gatherings and educational activities.
In 1978, the sculptor Jozef Klas chained himself to his creation during a hunger strike to protest the denial of his Surinamese citizenship.
Location: Paramaribo
Inception: 1963
Creator: Jozef Klas
Official opening: June 30, 1963
GPS coordinates: 5.82515,-55.16302
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:25
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