Srefidensi: What the wind tells us
A performance about four women and their family histories
The theatre performance What the Wind Tells Us is a search for what lies hidden in the whispers of the past. Four women dare to look back, to feel, and to speak — loud and clear, in the light of today.
Whispers from the past
As descendants of families connected in different ways to the Dutch history of slavery and colonialism, the performers share stories that have often remained untold.
With roots in South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa, each woman brings a personal family story to the stage. Through text, music, dance, and movement, multiple perspectives intertwine, inviting the audience not only to watch, but to feel.
We all carry a family history with us. Sometimes silent, often unspoken, yet always present. The performers of What the Wind Tells Us have dug into their own memories and inherited stories. What happened generations ago? And what does that mean today, for identity, connection, and belonging?
As we reflect on Suriname’s independence, these questions resurface. What was its impact then, and what does it mean now? Which stories emerged from it? The performance invites reflection, challenges silence, and encourages dialogue. Srefidensi is a moment to look back on Surinamese roots, and to recognise how these stories echo across all diasporas.
Programme
3:30 – 4:00 pm | Walk-in
4:00 – 4:15 pm | Introduction by Dutch-Surinamese singer Glenda Peters and director Jamie Huisman
4:15 – 5:05 pm | Performance
5:05 – 5:30 pm | Reflection and conversation
The language of the performance and discussion is Dutch.
About the partners
What the Wind Tells Us is produced by Stichting DelfsPeil and developed by Nathalie van der Hak, Marlene Vreeke, and Marjet Roerink, directed by Jamie Huisman.
The four performers are Cheraldine Osepa, Rowena Elshot, Thyara Leysner, and Marjet Roerink.
Srefidensi at Plein
This event is part of Srefidensi at Plein, a four-day celebration at Fenix marking 50 years of Suriname’s independence, from 20–23 November.
Srefidensi at Plein
During Srefidensi at Plein, we celebrate Suriname’s independence with a Surinamese edition of Crossing Tables, Brasadag, the theatre performance What the Wind Tells Us, and the launch of the project Angisa – 50 Years.