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28th August 2010
LET’S CELEBRATE SESSENNE

(Photo) Dame Marie Selipha "Sesenne" Descartes
D.B.E. B.E.M. S.L.M.M. (GOLD). O.C.C. 1914-2010.

The Government of Saint Lucia together with the Cultural Development Foundation and the Folk Research Centre calls on all Saint Lucians to express their appreciation and love for Saint Lucia’s Queen of Culture, the late Dame Marie Selipha “Sesenne” Descartes on Saturday, August 28th, 2010. Saint Lucians are encouraged to come out in large numbers so that we can provide Sesenne with a grand send-off that is befitting of her status as Saint Lucia’s Queen of Culture.
The public is asked to note the following arrangements for Sesenne’s funeral:
* The body of Sesenne will be exposed for viewing at the St. Lucy’s Catholic Church in the village of Micoud from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
* A Tribute Forum will begin from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the St. Lucy’s Catholic Church in the village of Micoud
 
 

* The formal funeral service will begin from 3:00 pm to approximately 5:00 pm.
* The Cortege will leave the St. Lucy’s Church for Mon Repos following the funeral service.
* The cortege will come to a halt at the East Coast Highway and Patience junction after which the Casket bearing the body of Sesenne will be carried by hand to the place of internment.
* The body of Sesenne Descartes will be laid to rest on the grounds of her home at Patience during a special burial ceremony.
All Saint Lucians (those attending the funeral and otherwise) are therefore encouraged to symbolize the life and work of Sesenne by wearing culturally oriented attire or national wear during the day. We encourage all to wear their Madrass Clothing, Wob Dwiyet or National Wear. Let us come together as Saint Lucians to celebrate Sesenne our Queen of Culture in a special way. Long Live Sesenne.

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