On July 1, 1955, Suriname officially recognized Keti Koti (\”the chain is broken\”) as a public holiday, commemorating the abolition of slavery in 1863. The day honors the resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants, serving as a reminder of the country\’s colonial past and the ongoing journey toward equality. Wikipedia
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