Published: 25 May 2021
PHILIPSBURG: - It was definitely an air of joyous excitement on Saturday, May 22nd as Lions and Leos gathered at the Lions Civic Centre, in Sucker Garden, Sint Maarten to witness and celebrate the nomination and election of Lion Claudio Buncamper PMJF as District Governor Elect of Lions Sub District 60B.
In keeping with the Covid 19 guidelines many Lions and Leos from Sint Maarten and around the Caribbean Region joined the Virtual District 60B Convention Meeting chaired from Barbados by District Governor Maureen Graham PMJF her achievements for the year. Her term ends on June 30, 2021.
After the live introduction by charter member Lion Frank Arnell PMJF of the Sint Maarten Lions Club, Lion Claudio Buncamper PMJF was escorted to the podium by Past District Governor, Lion Maxime Larmonie PMJF, Past District Governor Lion Wally Havertong PMJF, and Past District Governor, Lion Claudius “Toontje’ Buncamper PMJF through a line-up of enthusiasti
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Crux of Jean Deloche’s invaluable work on five French settlements on display
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French historian projected Pondicherry as crown jewel of the Coromandel coast
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French historian projected Pondicherry as crown jewel of the Coromandel coast
In his writings, French historian-researcher Jean Deloche has projected erstwhile Pondicherry as the crown jewel of the Coromandel coast, “a small Versailles” which evoked the admiration of visitors.
It was Deloche’s lifelong mission to delve into, and memorialise the shared Franco-Indian heritage of the settlement that were built by French merchants and local people, traders, fishermen and boatmen.
A crux of his invaluable work on the five French settlements Pondicherry, Chandernagore, Mahe, Karaikal and Yanam has been showcased at an ongoing exhibition at the French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP).
Why Do We Throw Beads at Mardi Gras?
Although for Mardi Gras 2021 the opportunity to catch beads will be few, if at all, we still have many things we can learn about our coveted tradition.
According to ehow.com, Mardi Gras started in Medieval Europe and eventually moved to New Orleans. In 1703, the small French-Canadian settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile held its first Mardi Gras celebration.
The idea of float throws came about in the 1870s, started by the Twelfth Night Revelers in New Orleans. They were the first to start the tradition of throwing parade goers prizes.