Commemoration of the 176th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Saint-Martin

Tuesday May 28, 2024, the Collectivité of Saint-Martin will commemorate the 176th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery on the French part of Saint-Martin. Entitled “Life after emancipation - The making of a country”, this annual commemoration will take place at the Lady Liberty roundabout, in Agrément, Tuesday May 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This celebration pays tribute to Mrs. Elisa Inès LEWIS LOUIS BALY, better known as Tantan Nez, an emblematic figure of the Freetown / Saint-Louis district.

The public is invited to come and celebrate this strong and founding moment in the history of Saint-Martin!