A 35-member gymnastics team from Denmark will arrive in the territory Saturday for a week of performances on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
The team, which is visiting the Virgin Islands for the first time, was formed by Danish Gymnastics International in 1992 to promote awareness of the tradition of Danish gymnastics. The organization, which is both financially and politically independent, was created by two other sports entities, the Danish Gymnastics and Youth Organization and the Danish Shooting, Gymnastics and Sports Association, according to the DGI web site.
One goal of the team's yearly trips is to make new friends in different countries, a release from the V.I. Tourism Department stated.
The release quoted Tourism Commissioner Rafael Jackson as saying that his department, "with the assistance of several government agencies and civic organizations," has arranged "a spectacular week of activities for the group." He did not identify the agencies and organizations.
Following is the schedule of the team's appearances:
Saturday, Aug. 26 – Emancipation Garden, St. Thomas, at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27 – Winston Wells Ballpark, St. John, at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 28 – University of the Virgin Islands golf course clubhouse, St. Thomas, at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31 – Educational Complex, St. Croix, at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 1 – Good Hope School, St. Croix, at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2 – Whim Museum, St. Croix, at 11 a.m. This presentation will be in conjunction with Starving Artists Day activities at the Whim Plantation. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children, with proceeds to benefit the Danish Gymnastics and Sports Association.
For more information on the appearances of the gymnastics team, call Beverly Drew-Petrus at the Tourism Department, 774-8784.
