4/11 – Ròl di Oranjestad i Willemstad den pasado si sklabitut
Representashon di Hulanda na Willemstad ta organisá charla
‘Ròl di Oranjestad i Willemstad den pasado si sklabitut’
Durante pasado di sklabitut, un parti di e mas ku 700.000 personanan ku a wòrdu kapturá na Afrika na un manera kruel, sekuestrá, sklabisá, i bendé manera merkansia, mas nan desendentenan ku tambe a keda sklabisá, a biba na Sint Eustatius.
Sint Eustatius tin e nòmber ‘The Golden Rock’ tambe. Ki ròl Sint Eustatius a hunga den nos pasado di sklabitut? I kiko e relashon ku Kòrsou tabata?
Den e seri ‘E Soño di Tula’ Representashon di Hulanda na Willemstad ta organisá e charla ‘E ròl di Oranjestad i Willemstad den pasado si sklabitut’ na enkargo di historiadó Raimie Richardson.
Es ku ke sigui e charla por registrá te ku djaluna, 28 di òktober 2024 via rsvpvnw@minbzk.nl.
Idioma durante e charla ta Ingles. Tambe lo tin un traduktor presente pa tradusí na Papiamentu.
Fecha: djaluna, 4 di novèmber 2024
Orario: 5 or di atardi pa 7 or di anochi
Sitio: Sala di konferensia “Elia Isenia”, Kura Hulanda
4/11 De rol van Oranjestad en Willemstad in het slavernijverleden
Vertegenwoordiging van Nederland in Willemstad organiseert lezing
‘De rol van Oranjestad en Willemstad in het slavernijverleden’
Gedurende het slavernijverleden huisvestte Sint Eustatius een deel van de meer dan 700.000 Afrikanen die op wrede wijze waren gevangen, ontvoerd, tot slaaf gemaakt en als handelswaar verkocht, evenals hun nakomelingen die ook in slavernij werden gehouden.
Sint Eustatius wordt ook wel The Golden Rock genoemd. Weten we waarom? Welke rol speelde Sint Eustatius in ons slavernijverleden? En wat was de relatie met Curaçao?
In de serie ‘E soño di Tula’ organiseert de Vertegenwoordiging van Nederland in Willemstad de lezing ‘De rol van Oranjestad en Willemstad in het Slavernijverleden’ onder leiding van historicus Raimy Richardson.
Wie de lezing wil bijwonen kan zich tot en met maandag, 28 oktober 2024 aanmelden via rsvpvnw@minbzk.nl.
Voertaal tijdens de lezing is Engels. Ook zal er een tolk aanwezig zijn om naar Papiamentu te vertalen.
Datum: maandag, 4 november 2024
Tijdstip: 17:00 – 19:00 uur
Locatie: Conference Room “Elia Isenia”, Kura Hulanda
Statia’s Slave Burial Sites Gain UNESCO Recognition
Two historic burial grounds on Sint Eustatius, Golden Rock and Godet, are set to be officially recognized by UNESCO as part of its “Routes of Enslaved Peoples” program during a ceremony in Paris on October 9, 2024. This recognition follows a nomination initiated by the St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance in February 2022, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the island’s slavery heritage.
The Golden Rock site was discovered in 2021 during earthworks for the expansion of the island’s airport. An international archaeological team began excavations but soon faced backlash from the community over the handling of human remains. This led to the suspension of the dig and the creation of the Statia Heritage Research Commission (SHRC) to oversee the respectful management of the remains and ensure that international standards were followed. The SHRC’s work emphasizes community involvement and transparency, guiding the path forward for preserving these important cultural sites.
This inclusion into UNESCO’s 30-year-old “Routes of Enslaved Peoples” program is part of a global effort to document and commemorate key sites related to the transatlantic slave trade. By joining this network, Sint Eustatius is not only contributing to a broader historical narrative but also fostering local dialogue about the island’s painful past. The Golden Rock burial site provides a rare and invaluable glimpse into the lives of enslaved Africans, highlighting the need for ethical archaeological practices that honor the dignity of those who were buried there.
In addition, the St. Eustatius Afrikan Burial Ground Alliance has secured funding from the Faro Fund to organize a series of community events in November. These events will focus on raising awareness about the significance of the burial grounds and discussing the possibility of a memorial to honor the ancestors. This initiative underscores the importance of local engagement in shaping how heritage is remembered and preserved.
By incorporating these sites into UNESCO’s program, the island is making a powerful statement about the importance of recognizing the legacies of slavery and ensuring that historical research is conducted with respect and community participation. This international recognition is a positive step toward understanding the island’s past, promoting healing, and honoring those who were forcibly brought to its shores.
DCHP Conference 2024: AWARENESS
Are you passionate about, wanting to become more aware of, working with, or maybe even owning cultural heritage in the Dutch Caribbean? Then this is the Conference for you!
Please join our conference with the theme ‘Awareness’, where you’ll have the chance to delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Dutch Caribbean islands of Sint Maarten, Saba, and St Eustatius.
Through either an in-person or an online program, you’ll explore monuments and other cultural sites that are often overlooked, while gaining insights into the diverse history of the region. Engage with local heritage professionals, share knowledge, and collaborate on finding sustainable solutions to the current challenges these islands are facing.
Whether you join us in person or virtually, this conference offers you a platform for learning, discussion, and collective action toward preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the windward islands of the Dutch Caribbean.