Gedenkteken Ronald Abaisa, Memorial monument on Henck Arronstraat, Paramaribo, Suriname.
The metal monument features inscriptions in multiple languages and stands as a commemorative structure designed by artist Jack Pinas in 1974.
On February 27, 1973, labor leader Ronald Abaisa died during a workers' protest near Noorderkerkstraat when demonstrators demanded payment of overdue wages.
The memorial incorporates Sranantongo and Afaka script inscriptions, including messages about sacrifice and freedom that reflect Surinamese cultural heritage.
The monument relocated to Henck Arronstraat in 2023 and receives annual commemorative ceremonies from the Centrale van Landsdienaren Organisatie.
Each year, locals gather at the memorial to honor Abaisa through traditional wreath-laying ceremonies that maintain the connection to this historical event.
Location: Paramaribo
Creator: Jack Pinas
GPS coordinates: 5.82508,-55.16306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:34
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