Carnival is an integral part of our culture and therefore I encourage all to be a part of this festive season
The Prime Minister of St. Maarten, the Honorable Sarah Wescot-Williams took time out to wish the community of St. Maarten a Happy and Safe Carnival 2013. "I would like to take this opportunity to wish the population of St. Maarten a happy and safe Carnival 2013.
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," commented the Prime Minister.
The PM also took the opportunity to thank the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation for organizing an exciting and impressive carnival lineup. "I would like to commend and thank the St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation for organizing an excellent and exciting Carnival 2013. Additionally I would like to thank the business community for their support of this most important item on our cultural agenda," continued the Prime Minister.
"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.