Koop Avond 2018
PHILIPSBURG–Koop Avond kicks off in Philipsburg on July 4 and will last until the first week in August.
This initiative started by Xtratight Entertainment is common in different parts of the Netherlands. “Koop Avond,” translated as Shopping Night, promises to be a night of food, live entertainment, shopping, and local crafts on Thursdays from 5:00 to 11:00pm.
Koop Avond was designed to help boost St. Maarten’s economy by creating a unique all-encompassing experience that encourages merchants and restaurants to extend their opening hours, stimulates entrepreneurship by proving an affordable platform for local vendors and small businesses to showcase their products or services, promotes volunteering and community service through school programmes and social organisations, and enhances St. Maarten’s tourism product by offering an experience that engages the hotels, tour operators, and taxis in more cohesive ways.
This while safe-guarding St. Maarten’s cultural value by promoting local ambassadors and icons and giving exposure to local talents.
Vendors have signed up to be a part of the kick-off of Koop Avond. The variety adds to the uniqueness of the Koop Avond experience. For example, there will be a variety of johnny cakes, fashion, hand-made crafts, natural juices, a photobooth and even bouncies to ensure a total family outing. In addition, entertainment includes a Living Statue showcase, New Generation Status Brass Band, entertainment at Shieka’s Bistro and much more.
Stores and restaurants will be providing specials during Koop Avond during the upcoming weeks.
As safety has been an issue that has impeded the launching of activities in Philipsburg over the years, Xtratight Entertainment is working closely with the police and the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI to ensure that this remains a safe and wholesome experience for both locals and tourists.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/88788-koop-avond-back-in-town-thursday
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