UNESCO PARTNERS WITH THE FORESEE FOUNDATION FOR THE SECOND PRODUCTION OF THE SOUALICHI STORIES SERIES
The Foresee (4C) Foundation Soualichi Stories series includes St. Martin’s most beloved legends as told by some brilliant St. Maarten storytellers. The series was initiated during the COVID-19 period of social distancing in order to bring the St. Maarten community a sense of connection through their shared heritage and culture. The Soualichi Stories was introduced.. read more →
UNESCO PARTNERS WITH FUNTOPIA YOUTH INITIATIVE TO STIMULATE CULTURAL HERITAGE ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOLS
Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO has partnered with the Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation to launch the pilot afterschool program for introducing the Art of Stilt walking and Moko Jumbie culture in primary schools as an extra-curricular activity. This initiative is a part of UNESCO and the Ministry of Education Culture Youth and Sport (Culture.. read more →
WIRE BENDING PROGRAM AT SR. BORGIA SCHOOL
Wire Bending Program has commenced at the Sr. Borgia School from January 2021 to present. Thank you to Mr. Lambert Holder for sharing this skill with the next generation ensuring this aspect of our cultural heritage lives on! Thank you to Principal Jacobs for allowing the Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO to launch this.. read more →
