WILLEMSTAD - Carnival groups can start making all preparations for the carnival parades in 2023. Minister Sithree van Heydoorn of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (OWCS) announced this.
Van Heydoorn spoke to various government departments together with the ministry. In addition, discussions were also held with representatives of carnival groups. The parties have agreed that the population will be encouraged to participate in the preparations for the carnival activities.
The minister hopes that the carnival groups can start on time and get to work to get everything in order. In the meantime, the government will monitor developments regarding Covid-19. "I hope that the infections will not affect the population too much and that Carnival can be celebrated responsibly in 2023," said Van Heydoorn.
More information about Carnival 2023 will be announced soon.