The Maroons of Suriname
Deep within the rainforest of South America, live groups of people who have guarded their African traditions, language and spirituality for over two centuries. Known as Maroons, these escaped slaves defied a global empire to win their independence and become masters of their realm. Until recently, their lands were off-limits to outsiders, shrouded in mystery. Join us as we step into their world to tell the incredible story of the Maroons of Suriname.
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00:00 Intro
00:58 Suriname's Origins
05:19 Maroons of the Americas
07:55 Sranan Tongo
10:30 Suriname's Maroons
11:35 Into the Jungle
14:45 The World of the Saamaka
17:53 Suriname's Interior
30:28 The Maroons today