Suriname Tourism and Food Festival

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Food & DrinkParamaribo
Dates27–29 November 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkSocial media evidence, including event
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: SRD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Suriname Tourism and Food Festival in Paramaribo

A Suriname Tourism and Food Festival is confirmed as a real annual event in Paramaribo, associated with Srefidensi, the Sranantongo term for independence, and timed around Suriname's Independence Day festivities in late November.

Suriname's cuisine is one of the most genuinely multiethnic in the Caribbean and South American region, blending Creole, Javanese, Hindustani, Chinese, Amerindian, and Dutch culinary traditions into dishes such as roti, nasi goreng, bami, moksi-alesi, and pom, a documented reflection of the country's layered colonial and migration history.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Social media evidence, including event footage tagged Suriname Food and Tourism Festival 2025 and Srefidensi, confirms the event as a real, recurring public gathering tied to Suriname's Independence Day season rather than an isolated one-off

02

The mystery stays covered

Beyond that visual confirmation, detailed official programming, an organizing body, or exact founding date could not be independently verified

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event's timing appears linked to Srefidensi

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Suriname's Independence Day on 25 November

The sacred route

Living ritual

when national pride and celebration of the country's multicultural food traditions typically intensify

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

27–29 November 2026

Getting around

For Suriname Tourism and Food Festival, plan transport around the exact Paramaribo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, lightweight tropical clothing suits Paramaribo's humid climate; light cottons, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection are practical, with no specific formal dress code...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Suriname Tourism and Food Festival, stay near the part of Paramaribo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

SRD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map5.87 N, 55.17 WOpen in Google Maps

Paramaribo, Caribbean, Suriname

Nearest airportPBM — Johan Adolf Pengel
TransportFor Suriname Tourism and Food Festival, plan transport around the exact Paramaribo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Suriname Tourism and Food Festival, stay near the part of Paramaribo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Paramaribo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Paramaribo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, lightweight tropical clothing suits Paramaribo's humid climate; light cottons, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection are practical, with no specific formal dress code confirmed for the event.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Suriname and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Suriname Tourism and Food Festival?

Suriname Tourism and Food Festival is listed for 27–29 November 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Suriname Tourism and Food Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Paramaribo, Suriname. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Paramaribo, Caribbean, Suriname

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsurinametourismfestival.sr
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates27–29 November 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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