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Beverwijk celebrates and commemorates Keti Koti for the fourth year in a row: Let's also take a stand for unity

Beverwijk celebrates and commemorates Keti Koti for the fourth year in a row: Let's also take a stand for unity

For the fourth consecutive year, organizer Mariska de Jong is hosting a Keti Koti event in Beverwijk to commemorate the end of slavery. The celebration aims to balance reflection on historical trauma with a focus on future unity and community building.

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