Gedenkteken Ronald Abaisa, Memorial monument on Henck Arronstraat, Paramaribo, Suriname.
The Gedenkteken Ronald Abaisa is a metal monument located on Henck Arronstraat in Paramaribo. Artist Jack Pinas designed it in 1974, and it was relocated to its current site in 2023.
Ronald Abaisa died on February 27, 1973, during a workers' protest near Noorderkerkstraat when demonstrators demanded payment of overdue wages. His death is remembered as an important moment in Suriname's labor movement history.
The monument displays inscriptions in Sranantongo and Afaka script, conveying messages about sacrifice and freedom. These languages reflect Suriname's cultural diversity and make the site personally meaningful to many visitors.
The monument stands at an easily accessible location in Paramaribo's city center. Visitors can view it anytime, and official commemorative ceremonies take place there several times throughout the year.
The monument bears the signature of artist Jack Pinas, making it a valuable example of Suriname's art scene from the 1970s. The inscriptions are written in multiple languages to speak to people of different backgrounds.
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