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The voice of the late Didi Kempot was heard when BBC journalist Mohamad Susilo stepped into Suriname, South America. 18,000 km from Java Island, Javanese culture and language, even its traditional cuisine, are still strongly felt in Suriname. Thousands of Javanese descendants live in the South American country. They were brought by the Dutch as contract workers on sugarcane plantations in Suriname since the 1890s. Watch BBC journalist Mohamad Susilo's journey exploring Javanese culture in Suriname. #java #suriname #SouthAmerica ============ Subscribe to this channel here: https://bit.ly/2Mkg9hY This is the official BBC Indonesia channel, where we present accurate and impartial international and national news. Videos about the latest news are presented in various formats, ranging from documentary videos, explainer videos, and interviews with figures. Thank you for visiting us. Also follow our other social media accounts: ▪️ Instagram: / bbcindonesia ▪️ Twitter: / bbcindonesia ▪️ Facebook: / bbcnewsindonesia #bbcindonesia