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PHILIPSBURG On October 10, 2010, Sint Maarten took its place as a country within the Kingdom of the NetherlaNDs, an event that forever changed our islaNDs path aND identity. In celebration of this historic milestone, Constitution Day is commemorated annually on the secoND MoNDay in October. This year, Constitution Day falls on MoNDay, October 14, 2024.
This years theme,Jollification Season: Building Home, Building Community, Building SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion, will spotlight Sint Maartens resilience, diversity, aND the collaborative spirit that has shaped our SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion. The celebration will be held in two parts: a morning Ecumenical Service aND an evening Inter-Cultural Festival.
The Ecumenical Service will begin at 8:00 AM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Zagersgut. In the evening, starting at 6:00 PM, the Philipsburg Cultural & Community Center will come alive with the Inter-Cultural Festival, an enriching event featuring residents sharing their unique stories of migration, integration, aND contribution to the islaND.
We Story: A St. Maarten Odyssey, a Quest for Sint Maarten will highlight persoSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl journeys that reflect the cultural mosaic of our society. These persoSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAl reflections will be brought to life through dySPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAmic performances, intertwining music, dance, aND visual arts to showcase the rich diversity of our community.
Honorable Prime Minister Dr. NDidate' href='/newspolitician/722/luc-merceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA'>Luc MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAexpressed the significance of the day, stating:
“Constitution Day is a time to reflect on how far weve come as a SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion, to honor the journey of our forefathers, aND to celebrate the contributions of every resident who calls Sint Maarten home. The theme Building Home, Building Community, Building SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion remiNDs us that the strength of our country lies in the unity of our people, aND together, we continue to shape a brighter future for Sint Maarten.”
He continued,“This years celebration isnt just about remembering a historical event but about reinforcing our collective commitment to building a country that reflects the aspirations, dreams, aND cultures of all who live here. The Jollification spirit speaks to the idea that we all have a role to play in nurturing our community aND advancing our SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion.”
TheCouncil of Ministersinvites all residents aND visitors to partake in these special events that honor the birth of Country Sint Maarten. Both the Ecumenical Service aND the Inter-Cultural Festival are open to the public. For those uSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAble to atteND, the celebrations will be broadcasted live via the Governments social media channels, inclUDing SXMGOV on Facebook.
Prime Minister MerceliSPArty/23/national-alliance'>NA exteNDed a special invitation, stating,Let us come together in the spirit of unity aND community to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures aND stories that define us as a SPArty/23/national-alliance'>NAtion. We look forward to seeing the entire community participate in this joyous occasion.
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