Sranan Dei NY

Sranan Dei in New York began 39 years ago as a picnic for family and friends. Today this event draws thousands of Surinamese from all parts of the USA, the Netherlands and Suriname participate in the celebration of Suriname’s multicultural unity in the United States.

Over the years several Surinamese artists have musically contributed to the Sranan Dei. Highlights were hitherto performances of Ghabiang Crew, Sranan Uma Prisiri, Conjunto Trasani, Kankantrie, NAKS Kaseko Loco, Dil E Nadan, Biesnoewatie Khoesal, Khisal Bhola Sing, Remie Abdul and Pinto Sewcharan, Franky Miesidjan and Patrick Tevreden. New York’s own Fiesta Sound (now Twa Twa Band), whether or not reinforced with guest musicians from Miami and the Netherlands, has been providing the “soundtrack” to the Sranan Dei and thus the summer in New York.

The Sranan Dei offers typical Surinamese food, music, sports and games and a great opportunity for meeting old friends and making new ones.