PHILIPSBURG--Feedback from participants in the wide range of activities in conjunction with St. Maarten/St. Martin Day indicates a successful effort on part of the St. Maarten/Martin Day Organising Committee.
Much was expected from yesterday as the first observance of St. Maarten/St. Martin Day under St. Maarten's new country status. Philipsburg saw an influx of red, white or blue T-shirts or a combination of all three colours as individuals demonstrated their patriotism to their country.
With official business of the day off the agenda by lunchtime the Festival Village was abuzz as patrons were entertained by a line-up of local acts and enjoyed the variety of refreshments.
The Dance Theatre of St. Maarten choreographed a cultural manifestation that saw the various nationalities on the island represented by dancers dressed in traditional wear and opened with fireworks. As one group plaited colourful ribbons around a pole in the traditional pole dance, the others surrounded them with St. Maarten/St. Martin flags in hand.
This spectacle attracted attention to the centre of the Festival Village, which had been cleared to accommodate the performance. Performances by Tanny and the Boys, the Jolly Boys and Gunslingers followed.
The afternoon's cultural parade attracted even more crowds. Both sides of Walter Nisbeth Road were occupied by individuals having a look at the cultural attire and practices of those amongst whom they live. Some related the day to Grand Parade Day during Carnival, when the Festival Village is the busiest.
Various nationalities such as Filipino, Dominican Republic and Guadeloupe, amongst others, were represented in the parade. Several businesses and service groups as well represented their products in the parade.
Following the parade the crowd continued into the Festival Village for some more entertainment, including Freedom Fighters featuring Nah-Jah and Ku-J, Ruphy and Pure, Dread I, the Mighty Dow and others.
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