The Bigi Spikri parade is organized in Amsterdam. July 1st by Ana Fernandez / SOPA Images
July 1, 1863, marked the end of slavery for the Surinamese. This parade is part of the 'Keti Koti' ('Broken Chains' in Surinamese) festival, which is opened with a colorful parade in traditional clothing called Bigi Spikri.
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