PHILIPSBURG:--- The Suriname Independence Committee would like to wish the Sint Maarten community happy holidays.
The committee recently concluded its Suriname Independence Festival event at the end of November which was a great success, according to committee member Dr. Virginia Asin.
The event took place in collaboration with the Philipsburg Jubilee Library who hosted the event that featured a bazaar, culture show, dancing, and lots of traditional Surinamese food and drinks.
The library also supported the organization of a mini symposium and a mini expo.
The organizers would like to thank all those who came out for the festival which was a huge success in bringing the community together.
The committee would like to thank the following entities for their contributions: Nilda Arduin; Nagico Insurance; Mike Ferrier; Helma Hermelijn; Armand en Astigt Schalkwijk-Hermelijn; Family Asin-Oostburg SXM/Suriname; Paradise Inn; Joan Essed; Holland House; Andrew Budike; Neil Henderson; Windward Islands Bank; Sint Maarten Medical Center Suriname Friends; Milton Eswijk; Katja Mans; Paul Boonstra; Annette Tijn; Family Oostburg; Obersi/Xerox; and Henry Brookson.
The festival was organized to celebrate Suriname’s 40th anniversary as a country.
