Philipsburg:--- The joint committee from Dutch and French St. Martin that is organizing the activities for St. Maarten's Day told members of the media on Wednesday that the programme for the festivities surrounding St. Maarten's Day is almost complete. Committee member Fabiana Arnell said the programme for November 11th is somewhat tight as the event planners are looking at having the toast at exactly 11/11/11/11 which is to coincide with this year.Arnell said the activities for St. Maarten's Day will commence on November 4th to November 14th. On November 11th, the official speeches and toast will take place at Festival Village. Among the items planned for this year's celebration are bicycle races, boat races for adults and youths, tennis, soccer and net ball games.
The theme for this year's celebration is "One Island, One People, and One Destiny." The day's activities will start off with the church service, followed by the laying of the wreaths, then the uniform parade, and the cultural manifestation where Indira Marlin will be making a dance presentation. After the official speeches, the cultural parade will take place at 3:30 to 4:00pm where the general public is invited to participate says the organizer Urmain Dormoy.
An essay competition is also planned which will be held in Dutch, English and French along with the Little Miss St. Maarten Pageant.
The committee members is calling on persons who are interested in selling foods and snacks at the Festival Village to fill in an application form which is available at the Government Administration Building.
