Relaxing Suri-style

This weekend marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Although the three major muslim organisations couldn't agree on the start of Id al-Fitr (two decided on Saturday, the other on Friday), the government proclaimed Saturday a national holiday. Muslims and non-Muslims alike took the opportunity to come together and relax in Suri-style: lots of food and plenty of booze (or 'sopie' as it is known in sranantongo). We headed for Republiek again with Satish and his family to celebrate another daughter's birthday to which friends of the family were invited as well. as the day passed and more alcohol was consumed, te discussions became more political and more heated, particularly with regard to possible presidential candidates for the coming election.