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Suriname Suriname is a tropical paradise located on the northern coast of South America. Because of the variety of people that live in Suriname, it has been called a world in miniature. More than 15 languages are spoken in Suriname, among which is the Aukan language. Aukaners are estimated to number from 20 to 30,000. The Aukan People The Aukaners are just one of 15 different language groups that live in Suriname. The Aukaners were brought as slaves to work on the plantations in Suriname. Many of them escaped into the rain forest, a forest much like that from which they were taken in West Africa. They established villages along the Tapanahony River and developed a new language called Aukan or Ndyuka. Aukan is classified as a Creole language. There are estimated to be about 20 to 30,000 Aukaners. God's Word now in Aukan The New Testament has been translated into Aukan. It was printed in Korea and shipped to Suriname in mid-1999. In November it was received in Suriname and dedicated in a joyous celebration in the Anthony Nesty Sport Arena on November 13, 1999.

Aukan Interactive Dictionary--now available on-line! Please visit the Languages of Suriname web site. Aukan Audio New Testament--now complete and ready for use. For information on ordering a copy, please visit the following site: EthnicHarvest--Aukan Audio New Testament. Aukan New Testament dedicated and presented to the Aukan people! A special report is included is included on this web site.   The Paramount Chief did come! The eagerly hoped for visit of the Aukan Chief to Paramaribo to attend the NT dedication did take place.   A visit to Diitabiki (Sept. 13) , capital of the Aukan nation, resulted in the addition of several new pages-- Diitabiki | Tapanahony River | Aukan Scrapbook | Javanese Church Baptism. Photo visit to Javanese Church at Tamaredjo 2/18/2001.