emancipation pictures

Members of the Santeria church and representatives of the Maroon troupe from Suriname raise their hands in prayer at the Libation ceremony at the Square of the Revolution on Saturday night. The ceremony was held to usher in Emancipation Day.
Members of the Santeria church and representatives of the Maroon troupe from Suriname raise their hands in prayer at the Libation ceremony at the Square of the Revolution on Saturday night. The ceremony was held to usher in Emancipation Day.
Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony (centre) among those leading the torchlight parade to mark the launching of the Hopetown Soiree on Saturday evening. The emancipation activities will conclude today with a cultural programme at the Hopetown Community Centre Ground. Second from left and left respectively are regional councillor/chairperson of the Hopetown Soiree Committee, Carol Joseph and regional vice-chairman, KP Deokarran.
Participants drumming at the Hopetown soiree on Saturday evening.