The 1999 Surinamese protests was massive anti-government protests and carnival-style wave of demonstrations calling on the fall of the government of Jules Wijdenbosch amid economic deterioration and political deadlock in Suriname. Protesters marched and participated in nonviolent festivals, carnivals, clapping strikes, human chains, gatherings, gathered in speeches, chanted and used peaceful tactics as a form of rallies and peaceful actions during protests. Large-scale demonstrations occurred due to the dire conditions and poor living standards, calling on the government to step down immediately. Concerns was shared and the protesters shared their dissatisfaction with the government while voicing their opposition and anger at the government's handling of the economic situation. Thousands p