Thomas Polimé
Tours, Academic Research and Consultancy
Thomas Polimé was born at the Cottica river and grew up at the Tapanahoni river in the interior of Suriname. He went to high school and (teacher collage) in Paramaribo. In 1980 he leaved Suriname and went to live in the Netherlands. On mediation of the Moravian Church. in the Netherlands he studied social studies (work) in Culemborg.
From 1982 to 1983 he started literacy courses in the interior of Suriname. After returning to the Netherlands he started an association for unemployed young maroons, Wooko Makandie, in the Netherlands. Goal of this association was to prepare unemployed young maroons for having more skills to apply for a job. After finishing his study in Culemborg, he went to university in Utrecht, to study Cultural Anthropology. He successfully finished this study and started to work for the “Zeister Zendingsgenootschap” (Moravian church).
About Thomas Polimé
After finishing his study, Polimé remained affiliated with the University and he put in to work for Surinamese refugees in French Guiana. There he also took part in an aids prevention project. As a guest curator Polimé provided his services to the Smithsonian Institution and has been involved in the realization of several large Maroon exhibitions in the Rotterdam World museum and the Amsterdam Tropenmuseum. He has also worked as a curator in Cayenne and St Laurent in French Guiana. In St. Laurent Thomas Polimé is preparing for an exhibition on refugees.
About Thomas Polimé
Thomas Polimé was born at the Cottica river and grew up at the Tapanahoni river in the interior of Suriname. He went to high school and (teacher collage) in Paramaribo. In 1980 he leaved Suriname and went to live in the Netherlands. On mediation of the Moravian Church. in the Netherlands he studied social studies (work) in Culemborg.
From 1982 to 1983 he started literacy courses in the interior of Suriname. After returning to the Netherlands he started an association for unemployed young maroons, Wooko Makandie, in the Netherlands. Goal of this association was to prepare unemployed young maroons for having more skills to apply for a job. After finishing his study in Culemborg, he went to university in Utrecht, to study Cultural Anthropology. He successfully finished this study and started to work for the “Zeister Zendingsgenootschap” (Moravian church).
After finishing his study, Polimé remained affiliated with the University and he put in to work for Surinamese refugees in French Guiana. There he also took part in an aids prevention project. As a guest curator Polimé provided his services to the Smithsonian Institution and has been involved in the realization of several large Maroon exhibitions in the Rotterdam World museum and the Amsterdam Tropenmuseum. He has also worked as a curator in Cayenne and St Laurent in French Guiana. In St. Laurent Thomas Polimé is preparing for an exhibition on refugees.
The Services Of Thomas Polimé
Thomas Polimé is available for a wide range of investigations as a cultural anthropologist. He is specialized in the countries Suriname and French Guiana.
- Cultural anthropological research in South America especially to the Surinam (Maroon).
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Community, intercultural interaction, STD prevention, migration, etc. Research on Surinamese collection in (European) museums and museums in Suriname and French Guiana.
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Developing, organizing and cataloging of exhibitions.
- Compliance for project applications within the Netherlands, Suriname, and French Guiana.
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Mediation for students who wish to pursue field research.
- Organization. of exchange projects for students both within Europe and in South America.
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Travel advice and organization of cultural and study travel to the interior of Suriname and French Guiana.
- Lectures about Surinamese and French-Guyanese communities, in particular the Maroon communities.
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Culture and nature tours.
The Services Of Thomas Polimé
Thomas Polimé is available for a wide range of investigations as a cultural anthropologist. He is specialized in the countries Suriname and French Guiana.
- Cultural anthropological research in South America especially to the Surinam (Maroon).
-
Community, intercultural interaction, STD prevention, migration, etc. Research on Surinamese collection in (European) museums and museums in Suriname and French Guiana.
-
Developing, organizing and cataloging of exhibitions.
- Compliance for project applications within the Netherlands, Suriname, and French Guiana.
-
Mediation for students who wish to pursue field research.
- Organization. of exchange projects for students both within Europe and in South America.
-
Travel advice and organization of cultural and study travel to the interior of Suriname and French Guiana.
- Lectures about Surinamese and French-Guyanese communities, in particular the Maroon communities.
-
Culture and nature tours.
Culture- and nature travel
We organize cultural traveling to Suriname and French Guiana. Where the experience and get to know the local culture and nature are a theme of our travels. In addition, people have the opportunity to get in touch with the local inhabitants.
The maximum group size is 14 people. We travel by plane, local we travel by bus and boat (wooden canoes & piaka) Usually we stay in ‘ middle class ‘ hotels and guest houses, but in some places the sleeping facilities are more basic (you will for example, sleep in hammocks).
Travel
TP culture- and nature travel: Discover the culture and nature of Suriname and French Guiana culture
Travel
TP culture- and nature travel: Discover the culture and nature of Suriname and French Guiana culture
Culture- and nature travel
We organize cultural traveling to Suriname and French Guiana. Where the experience and get to know the local culture and nature are a theme of our travels. In addition, people have the opportunity to get in touch with the local inhabitants.
The maximum group size is 14 people. We travel by plane, at the spot we travel by bus and boat (wooden canoes & piaka). Usually we stay in ‘middle class’ hotels and guest houses, but in some places the sleeping facilities are more basic (you will for example, sleep in hammocks).
Green travel
Along the green banks of the river, the coast and urban areas people will be introduced to the various cultures and the beautiful flora and fauna of Suriname and French Guiana.
What characterizes our tours?
- We organize meetings in advance where information will be given about the areas where our tours go.
- You will get in touch with the local people and the natural environment.
- We support local, small-scale development projects.
Green travel
Along the green banks of the river, the coast and urban areas people will be introduced to the various cultures and the beautiful flora and fauna of Suriname and French Guiana.
What characterizes our tours?
- We organize meetings in advance where information will be given about the areas where our tours go.
- You will get in touch with the local people and the natural environment.
- We support local, small-scale development projects.
Contact
Drs. Thomas Polimé
Egelantier 30
4102 XD Culemborg
Phone: 06-16523948
E-mail: thomaspolime@gmail.com
