We organised a Keti Koti Dialogue Table to talk about our shared colonial past and its consequences. The event featured a communal dinner with a variety of dishes inspired by Surinamese cuisine, as well as inspiring speeches about Civil Courage vs. Silence.
Between conversations, the Fri Yeye Choir sang songs of mourning and liberation which were sung on the plantations in the former Dutch colonies. It was a truly special and moving evening, with students and staff from various backgrounds coming together. The dialogues allow our Erasmian community to minimize prejudice and discrimination, and to strengthen mutual empathy and compassion. Together we can strive for a more inclusive and just future.