Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2018 | Page 535

Taste the Cultures
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
are sold at set
the month from 6pm
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.