Tag: KETI KOTI
Commemoration of the history of slavery: ‘Utrecht commemorates as it should’
When the hundreds of people have taken their places on the white chairs, at the standing tables and in the grass, the extensive program of the day begins. “Utrecht participates…
Commemoration of the history of slavery: ‘Utrecht commemorates as it should’
When the hundreds of people have taken their places on the white chairs, at the standing tables and in the grass, the extensive program of the day begins. “Utrecht participates…
The municipality of Utrecht does not want any more festivals in winter, Snowball Festival not happy
The idea is to work with a so-called reservation calendar. According to the council, there should always be room in the calendar for events such as King’s Night, King’s Day,…
More and more attention for Keti Koti: ‘Celebrating and commemorating is important to do’
In order to make the slavery past a more well-known subject, Jouwe started the project ‘Traces of Slavery’ in 2010. Research, meetings and city walks in Utrecht were part of…
How the past of slavery still lives on in Roze-Marie (89): ‘The pain runs deep’
Only a few generations ago, the slavery past is so close to Roze-Marie Kensenhuis (89) and her daughter Valga Lamur (58). Their ancestors were enslaved in Suriname. Today, 150 years…
150 years of Hindustani-Surinamese history, thanks to Radj Ramcharan, the whole of Utrecht can learn from it
He needs few questions or encouragement: Ramcharan tells of his own accord, gladly and a lot. The Asha foundation has had a permanent place in the De Oase community center…