Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2018 | Page 558
Dutch Reformed Church
Taste the Cultures
Golden
History
Fort Oranje
St. Eustatius is a tiny island located in the
Lesser Antilles. The petite Dutch Caribbean
destination is well known for world-class
diving, nature in all its glory, historical
sites and ruins as well as tranquillity. The
Golden Rock, as she is widely known has
a population of about 4,000 inhabitants.
In the population mix, resides a chain of
approximately 40 different nationalities.
Visitors to Statia will be impressed by
the wealth of history that lies within this
small island. “Discovered” by Christopher
Columbus in 1493, it was owned by
different countries no fewer than 22
times. Since 1816, however, it has been
continuously a Dutch territory and,
although small, was the first nation to
officially recognize the new United States of
America in 1776.
Visit the Museum and take a tour around
the Golden Rock to learn more about its
Golden history.
Among the 40 different nationalities
is the concept behind the event. This
living on St. Eustatius, one of the most
eye-catching extravaganza is for all to
anticipated cultural events on the island
enjoy. Besides tasting, there is also a
is Statia Taste of The Cultures (TOTC). The
program put in place monthly which
event is a real community experience,
includes: Dancing, band performances,
a cross-cultural event,
skits, documentaries, DJ
. . . dishes are
exhibiting multiple
Entertainment, games etc.
nationalities.
served in small
TOTC was made with people,
portion
sizes
and
Every last Thursday of
food and fun in mind. Creating
the month from 6pm
are sold at set
an atmosphere where all
to 9pm folks can look
prices, a maximum cultures on the island can unite,
forward to enjoying
taking you away from your busy
of only 5 dollars. schedule to just unwind, mix
the nice, warm and
cozy atmosphere that
This gives guests and mingle with like-minded
is set-up at the Mike
people from all walks of life.
the
opportunity
van Putten Youth
One of the most attractive parts
to taste as many of the event is the price factor.
Centre. TOTC, which
started in May of 2016,
dishes as possible. All dishes are served in small
continues to grow
portion sizes and are sold at set
and has become a local’s favorite place
prices, a maximum of only 5 dollars. This
to be. The event is hosted monthly by
gives guests the opportunity to taste as
the St. Eustatius Tourism Development
many dishes as possible.
Foundation (STDF) in close collaboration
with the St. Eustatius Business
How best to enjoy each other, than
Association (STEBA).
bringing various cultures together, a
combination of food, art and traditions,
Engaging in conversations, while having
a great way to learn from each other
a snack or a cold local drink with like-
and above all, taste each other’s national
minded people from all walks of life
dishes.