Category: Neighborhoods

Nathalie Beaurain

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Le Galion

I just love to go to Galion Beach. I usually go towards the right where the sea is rougher but there is also the “vestige” of the old hotel… An old red sofa welcoming you and lots of graffiti. I happen to love old building with graffiti art.

Nathalie Beaurain

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Colombier

I love the village of Colombier and their Will to insure that the heritage of the island passes over to the next generation. They have created the Nature Valley Association and among their events is the Arrow root festival opened to everyone. You can see how it grows, how it is picked, cleaned and so on until the final product.

Mark Yokoyama

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Pic Paradis

The remains of a sugar plantation rest in the remains of the island’s hillside forest. Heritage on St. Martin is often hidden, but still survives.
(Submission by contest organizer for display only.)

Jovito Hermoso

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St. James

Do you remember what it was like to get a handwritten letter? Our old generation had written many letters from their heart, warm wishes and greetings live on in their beautiful letters. How much longer we can see these colorful boxes in our neighborhood. If only we could find out a way to embrace technology without tossing out the best of the old generation.

Jovito Hermoso

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Marigot

It is a pity that at this present world of us many people have no idea what a fresh fish looked like, smelled like and tasted like. A privilege we still enjoy on this island , imagine being able to buy fish “right off the boat”.

Jo Hendley

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Phillipsburg Workers

Phillipsburg is a hustle and bustle town on the Dutch side. It’s stores, market and beachfront attract tourists whose cruise ships dock in Great Bay. A hub of activity, this is a town you cannot afford to miss.

Jo Hendley

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Marigot

This photograph shows how history meets modern day in the town of Marigot. It shows the historical Fort Louis, and the harbor, along with the town and the shipwreck. Marigot is known for its excellent shopping, and market, along with the beautiful French culture.

Jo Hendley

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Phillipsburg and Great Bay

The town of Phillipsburg is rich with culture, and ever-evolving to accommodate the tourism it attracts. This photo captures a cruise ship leaving, as the sun goes down.

Mark Yokoyama

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Grand Case

On the salt pond of Grand Case heritage is stacked in three layers: the birds have made this their home and fishing ground for thousands of years, the remains of a salt pan is the legacy of hundreds of years of salt production, and in the background we can just make out the beach bars and restaurants that have transformed the island in the last few decades.
(Submission by contest organizer for display only.)

Mark Yokoyama

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Grand Case

Old and new, heritage comes in layers. Is it conflict or coexistence, vandalism or expression? It’s probably too simplistic to even ask the question in a way that implies only one answer is right. In Grand Case, old and new are side by side and stacked upon each other.
(Submission by contest organizer for display only.)

Nathalie Beaurain

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Marigot Market

The Market Place in Marigot is always full of colors and sounds, also full of People looking for fresh fish, vegetables, fruits and also clothing and spices. I remember a time where vendors were on the ground, with just a tablecloth as a “table”. I miss those times too.

Mark Yokoyama

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Grand Case

In Grand Case, the sun only sets over the water in the summer. It’s a time of year I love because the town gets so quiet. Hosting tourists from around the world makes Grand Case vibrant and interesting, but there’s also something special about the off-season when everyone gets the chance to take a deep breath and relax.
(Submission by contest organizer for display only.)

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Grand Case

The Tuesday night Mardis de Grand Case street fairs capture the essence of Grand Case. Equally full of locals and tourists, these fairs showcase a town that managed to open itself to the world while retaining its essential character. This couldn’t happen anywhere but the narrow Boulevard de Grand Case, still lined with traditional architecture and alive with local color.

2015 Heritage Photo Contest & Exhibition: Neighborhoods

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2015 Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition

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CONTEST EXTENSION: PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL JUNE 30TH

The Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition is an opportunity to showcase St. Martin/St. Maarten’s unique natural, cultural and historic heritage. The theme of this year’s contest and exhibition is Neighborhoods. We invite photographers to take a closer look at the smaller communities that make up St. Martin/St. Maarten to highlight the extraordinary heritage of this island.

Entries for this year’s theme will include a photo, the name of the neighborhood represented and a statement by the photographer explaining the how the photo represents the natural, cultural and/or historic heritage of that neighborhood. Entries must be submitted from May 1st to June 15th, although they can be taken at any time. The photos and statement must be the work of the entrant. Qualifying entries will be displayed online in the Heritage Gallery, and an exhibition will be held in summer 2015 featuring selected entries. There will be awards for the winning entries in three categories: Adult, Under 18 and People’s Choice. Prizes will be announced during the entry period.

This contest and exhibition initiative is created and managed by the Les Fruits de Mer Association.

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