NuStar N.V. representatives Alexis Tatem (left) and Lorna Suares Fleming (right), handing over a cheque in support of this year’s children’s balloon parade to Statia Carnival Committee member Reina Lijfrock (second left) and Committee president Teena Lopes (second right).
ST. EUSTATIUS–Statia Carnival Committee announced NuStar N.V. as gold sponsor for this year’s children’s balloon event. The event dubbed “Statia Balloon Funtastic” is scheduled to be held Sunday, July 22, at the Carnival Village.
“As an annual contribution towards the youth, our local oil company NuStar N.V. gives back enormously,” said President of the Statia Carnival Committee Teena Lopes.
“This day is a special day during Carnival, when the youth of Statia are all treated equally by the Carnival Committee and volunteers. Everything is free of charge for registered children from the ages of one to 12. Everyone receives a free T-shirt, free drinks and snacks and a treat consisting of a stuffed animal with sweets,” said Lopes.
The St. Eustatius Arts and Cultural Heritage Foundation STACH has been organizing carnival since 2015. One of the organization’s main goals is to improve the quality of Carnival on Statia.
The theme for this year’s Statia Balloon Funtastic is “Paw Patrol.”
“Each year we try to create extra enjoyment for the youth,” Lopes said. There will be a special programme in the Carnival Village including games and performances on stage. “We have NuStar to thank for making this event possible,” Lopes said.
The list with registered participants is increasing gradually each year. As of now some 400 children have been signed up for this year’s edition.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/78245-nustar-n-v-sponsors-statia-balloon-parade
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