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Painting
A long time ago, Gauguin set the example by moving to the Marquesa Islands. Nowadays, too, painters from Europe and America settle on islands that provide them exotic inspiration.
Many have come to Saint Martin to create original works which represent, in various styles and using various techniques, their view of our insular landscapes and local way of life.
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CALENDAR EVENTS TO YEAR |
Dutch, French and West Indian cultures have come together on this one small island. Several museums trace the history of the area from the island's original Indian inhabitants through the development of sugar cane plantations and rum production. Carnaval, with its parades, costumes and dancing is celebrated as a pre-Lenten festival on the French side, culminating on Ash Wednesday each year. On the Dutch side, Carnival is held after Easter, offering visitors a second opportunity to enjoy the usual island-style merrymaking.
Numerous poets, playwrights and writers reside in St. Maarten / St. Martin, drawing upon the history and culture of this and other nearby islands for their inspiration. Art galleries offer painting, sculpture and lithography by talented local artists and immigrés. Much of their work reflects the natural beauty of the island and its people.
The schedule of annual events in Saint Martin.
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FESTIVAL |
Febuary : The Carnival
Preparations for Carnival take place throughout the year, including making the feathered and sequined costumes and writing the music to whose rhythm the island will vibrate during Carnival Week. The streets are thronged with young and old alike. Dancers, musicians and spectators are all bewitched. Revellers follow the trucks carrying enormous sound systems which pound the city walls. The parade tours the streets of Marigot until nightfall, when everyone meets at the Carnival Village and the evening continues with concerts and events.
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MEDIAS |
All media ... all media
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ART |
All the artistic disciplines of St. Martin
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