Kwakoe festival

2007-05-01 | Rating: 8 out of 10

It's Kwakoe time! What started out as a local soccer tournament has grown into a true international multi cultural festival in which soccer only plays a minor role.

Besides the tournament the main attractions of the festival are its delicious Surinamese food and drinks, the many market stands, music, activities and of course the possibility to parade amongst its many visitors.

The festival is named after the Surinamese Kwakoe statue, which honors the abolishment of slavery.

Kwakoe festival
Bijlmerpark
Amsterdam, show on map (pop-up)

The festival is held yearly in and around the month of July and lasts about one month. In 2007 the festival starts June 30th and ends August the 5th.

The location is not close to the center, you'll have to take the metro 54 and get out at the Bijlmer station, from where you can walk.

No admission, a voluntary gift for charity can be asked.

Website: click here (pop-up)

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