PM: "Carnival is an integral part of our culture and therefore I encourage all to be a part of this festive season"
PHILIPSBURG:--- The Democratic Party of St. Maarten wishes the community of St. Maarten a Happy and Safe Carnival 2014. Party Leader of the Democratic Party the Prime Minister of St. Maarten the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams said that she encouraged all to participate in the activities and to remember the pioneers of carnival that are still with us and have passed during the past years; "I would like to take this opportunity to wish the population of St. Maarten a happy and safe Carnival 2014. Carnival is an integral part of our culture and therefore I encourage all to be a part of this festive season. Enjoy the Carnival Village, the shows and of course the parades and realize that this is part of our culture. Also recognize those that came before in strengthening the festival and in particular those that we have lost during the last few years," commented the Prime Minister.
The Democratic Party also took the opportunity to thank the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation for organizing an exciting and impressive carnival lineup. "The Democratic Party would like to commend and thank the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation for organizing an excellent and exciting Carnival 2014. Additionally we would like to thank the business community for their support of this most important item on our cultural agenda," continued President of the Democratic Party Board Hasani Ellis.
"I would like to stress that even as we celebrate carnival, we do so in a safe and respectful manner. As usual safety is priority number one. Once this is observed the good times and celebrations that come with the carnival season can freely flow. So having said that, "enjoy the celebrations, the food, the music, the costumes and the revelry". Have a safe and excellent Carnival 2013.
DP Press Release
