The St. Eustatius flag being hoisted by members of different uniformed groups, while Ingra Bennet sings the St. Eustatius anthem “The Golden Rock.”
Sue-Cayli “Princess Galloway” Roosberg (left, foreground) and Mia Jenna “MJ” Courtar (right, foreground) performing their song “Oranjestad: Island to Island” at the Statia Day opening ceremony on Saturday.
Statia Junior Carnival Queen Meliffany de Palm (centre, with microphone in hand) giving a presentation at the Statia Day opening ceremony, as her team demonstrates.
The St. Eustatius Girls’ Brigade saluting dignitaries as they parade through the streets of Oranjestad.
Dignitaries watching the uniformed parade on Statia Day.
Dignitaries from Saba, St. Eustatius and the United States at the Statia Day opening ceremony.
St. Eustatius Boys’ Brigade drum band performing during the uniformed parade.
Ladies displaying their traditional cultural wear on Statia Day.
Global Terminal Investment (GTI) Statia Terminal’s First Response Team saluting a uniformed group during the parade on Statia Day.
- EUSTATIUS--Many persons were on hand for the opening ceremony of the 243rd anniversary of Statia Day, which took place on Saturday, November 16.
Andrew Doria
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/92552-statia-day-opening-ceremony-focused-on-the-island-s-history
