Datapoint Sranan/Domains of use: literature

Sranan is widely used in poetry as well as in plays (theater). There is a rich tradition of orally transmitted texts such as stories, songs and riddles in Sranan as well as the other ethnic languages. In addition, every month there is torio oso – a get together to share poety/local literature, where people narrate in Sranan or Dutch (Bettina Migge, pc 2011).

Values

Widespread

Confidence:
Certain