Donderskamp Explained

Official Name:Donderskamp
Native Name:Konomerume
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Suriname
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Suriname
Subdivision Name1:Sipaliwini District
Subdivision Type2:Resort
Subdivision Name2:Boven Coppename
Leader Title:Captain
Leader Name:Robertho Joghie
Population As Of:2022
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:350
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AST
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:5.3508°N -56.3653°W

Donderskamp (Kalina: Konomerume) is an indigenous village of Kalina[1] Amerindians in the resort of Boven Coppename in the Sipaliwini District in Suriname. The village is located on the Wayambo River.

History

The origin of the name is unclear. It may refer to Peter Donders who, in 1868, was the first missionary active among the Wayambo-indians,[2] or it may simply refer to "thunder".

The village has a school, a clinic, and is home to a holiday resort. The main source of income for the village is growing arrowleaf elephant ear for pom, a popular dish in Suriname.[3]

The Kalina language used to be spoken by the tribe, however as of 2014, it is only spoken by the elderly, and Sranan Tongo and Dutch have become the main languages.

Transport

The village can be reached by boat from the Wayambo River, or by plane via the Donderskamp Airstrip.[4]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dorpen en Dorpsbesturen. nl. 22 June 2022. Vereniging van inheemse dorpshoofden in Suriname.
  2. Wim P.A. Desserjer. De Caraib-Indianen aan de Wayombo en de missie. Oso. 1985. 123. nl.
  3. News: Bewoners Donderskamp na een maand naar huis . Star Nieuws. 14 February 2021. nl.
  4. Web site: Donderskamp Airstrip Airport. Airport Guide. 14 February 2021.