The eighth edition of Suriname’s Museum Night is set to take place on Saturday, October 25, followed by Museum Day on Sunday, October 26. This year’s event promises an extraordinary cultural experience, expanding its reach across five districts with more locations than ever before. Among the highlights, visitors will have the unique opportunity to participate in a mock trial at the Court of Justice, taking on roles such as judge, defendant, lawyer, or bailiff. At the synagogue on Keizerstraat, attendees can witness a Jewish ritual bath and enjoy performances of orchestral bigi poku, Jewish pom, and wine. Organizer Astria Faneite, speaking at a press conference held at the Surinaamsch Rumhuis, noted the growing popularity of the event. “In 2014, we had three participants and around 300 visitors per location. Now, we’re seeing about 800 visitors, with over 1,000 at the synagogue,” she shared. Since 2014, Suriname has been part of this globally celebrated event, with this year’s theme being ‘Bigi Yari… and Beyond.’ Museum Night will run from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at various venues, including Clevia Park, the Surinaamsch Rumhuis, the Court of Justice, the synagogue, the Koto Museum, Readytex Art Gallery, Villa Zapakara, and the National Archives. The following day, Museum Day will feature special bus tours to museum locations in Para, Coronie, Commewijne, and Marowijne, with registration required and transportation provided by the organizers. While most museums will offer free admission, some locations will require prior registration.