Church of Scientology Amsterdam Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Abolition of Dutch Slave Trade
Marking 150th Anniversary of Dutch Abolition with Human Rights Education Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Amsterdam at a human rights booth at the “Keti Koti” festival on the 150th anniversary of the end of the Dutch slave trade. July 1 marked the 150th anniversary of the abolition of the Dutch slave trade. Each year, the day is celebrated in Amsterdam with a parade and a festival known as “Keti Koti,” which means “cut the shackles” in the native language of Surinam, the former Dutch Guiana. Volunteers from the Church of Scientology of