Keti Koti takes place every year on 1 July, referring to 1 July 1863, the day the Netherlands abolished slavery in the colonies. It is a commemoration as well as a celebration that takes place in various places in the Netherlands, Suriname, and the former Dutch colonies in the Caribbean.
Omroep ZWART created a powerful film around the theme of commemoration and remembrance, visualizing the evolution of rituals and beliefs. Amp.Amsterdam // The Sonic Branding Company, our sound partner, and we are honored to have played a small part in this project by taking care of the edit and sound design.