Cultural Performance – Traditional Music & Dance (Suriname)
- Upper Suriname
Price
€ 75 per group (not per person). Bookable from 8 people.
Frequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per group?
The price of € 75 applies per group, not per person.
What can I expect at the performance?
A traditional performance with Saramaccan music and dance. Dances such as the Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba are performed, accompanied by drums and singing; the guide explains their meaning.
From how many people can this be booked?
This can be booked from 8 people.
Which dance styles are performed?
Among others the Seketi, the graceful Bandamba and the energetic Awasa, accompanied by drums and singing.
Who are the Saramaccan Maroons?
The Saramaccans (Saamaka) are a Maroon people of Suriname: descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped in the 17th and 18th centuries and settled along the Upper Suriname River. (Source: Wikipedia)
What does that come to per person at the minimum group size?
The performance costs € 75.00 per group. At the minimum of 8 participants that is approximately € 9.40 per person.
Where does the performance take place?
In Upper Suriname, at Danpaati River Lodge.
What accompanies the music?
Drums and singing.
Highlights
- Traditional performance with music and dance
- Saramaccan dance styles such as Seketi, Awasa and Bandamba
- Accompanied by drums and vocals
- Authentic experience of the Maroon culture
Tips
Additional information
- Category: Cultural performance
- Type of experience: Culture, music and dance
- Price: per group (not per person)
- Minimum participants: 8
From $87.75
Per person
Categories: Nature & Culture, Suriname
Opening hours & Booking information
Opening hours
🕘 *Monday to Saturday:* 09.00 – 18.00
❌ *Sunday:* Closed
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Airport transfers
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