St. Maarten students in Curacao celebrated St. Maarten’s day in style this year once again. On the 11th students decorated the recreational hall of the Campus at the University of the Netherlands Antilles (UNA) and turned it into an exhibition of St. Maarten culture. The exhibition included pictures, posters, flags and information about the island.
From 7-10am, there was a special breakfast menu in honor of St. Maarten’s day which everyone on Campus was invited to attend. A St. Maarten’s day could not be celebrated without some Johnny cakes which everyone enjoyed. Other co-habitants of the Campus and UNA employees wished students well on their day and found interest in the exhibition.
Later on that day, students came together to watch the St. Maarten day program that was being aired on Tele Curacao. Although far from home, it did give a nice feeling of togetherness.
The weekend was filled with excitement when a larger group of students in Curacao organized a St. Maarten day celebration held at Frater Aurelio S.B.O (FAMBO) on Saturday the 14th, consisting of an exhibition of St. Maarten culture, dance, singing, poetry and acting. Guests were offered local food and drinks such as peas and rice, chicken, Johnny cake, salt fish and Guavaberry. The celebration closed with an after party which was very much enjoyed by the young people.
Celebrating St. Maarten’s day is something the students strive to do every year.