President of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin Louis Mussington. MARIGOT--This year, it is the turn of the French side to organise the official St. Martin/St.
Maarten Day programme and festivities in French Quarter, on Monday, November 11, while also celebrating the occasion with Dutch St. Maarten. Collectivité President Louis Mussington in a message ahead of the celebrations on Monday reminded that this year marks the 65 th anniversary of the celebration of St.
Martin/St. Maarten Day initiated by the island’s two respective leaders, Dr. Hubert Petit and Dr.
Claude Wathey, on November 11, 1959. “November 11, 2024, is a special day as it marks the 65 th St. Martin Day dedicated to our history, culture and heritage,” Mussington said.
“It unites us and makes us stronger together through the attachment to our beautiful island and our strong identity. For all these reasons, we are all involved in this celebration and I am happy to share it with the entire population in a spirit of harmony and unity.” He said St.
Martin has a rich historical past, its identity built on the love of the land and heritage. “We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and welcoming country. I continue to believe that St.
Martin is a land of opportunities, its inhabitants are endowed with unfailing resilience and always emerge stronger from adversity. “Let us remain confident and continue to build in cooperation for the future of our children. May the celebration of St.
Martin Day brin.