St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

The cultural parade marching through the streets of Philipsburg on St Maarten's day

November 16, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: THE 64TH ST MAARTEN’S DAY PEAKED WITH A VIBRANT CULTURAL PARADE!

  Last weekend was the 64th annual St Maarten’s Day celebration, where the Smaatin National Cultural Parade stole the show! Dazzling with a burst of colors, the parade starred cultural groups, national associations, and school troupes flaunting vibrant traditional wear

Freedom Fighter monument roundabout in Philipsburg

November 16, 2023

THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO ON ST MAARTEN THIS WINTER FOR HISTORY BUFFS!

Are you someone that is interested not just in the sights, but also in the history of locations you travel to? St. Maarten offers plenty of opportunities to discover its uniquely binational history. Let Visit St. Maarten guide you through some recommendations

The St Maarten Jubilee Library celebrates 100th anniversary in capital Philipsburg

November 15, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: ST MAARTEN LIBRARY TO HOST GALA FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Jubilee Library announced on Friday that it will be hosting a gala at Aleeze Convention Center on November 24 to celebrate its 100th anniversary.   Described as a “grand celebration”, the gala will begin with

Countdown flyer till St Maarten's day

November 10, 2023

BE READY TO CELEBRATE ST MAARTEN’S DAY!

  The countdown is almost over as we’re gearing up to celebrate St. Maarten’s Day! Come watch an exciting national cultural parade tomorrow, Saturday, November 11th, starting at 2:00 PM. Can’t make it in person? No worries! There is a

Isthmus in between Fort Amsterdam and Philipsburg with Divi Little Bay Resort in the middle

November 7, 2023

THE DAILY HERALD: ST MAARTEN’S $1.2 MILLION UNDERWATER MUSEUM IN LITTLE BAY OPENS ON DECEMBER 15

  Dive into the breathtaking depths of Little Bay, St. Maarten, and experience The Spirit of SXM Sculpture Park, an extraordinary underwater gallery set to dazzle visitors. The project, developed by UK-based company Deep Blue Sea with a $1.2 million