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874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
876. Papia Awesome Lifesaver!
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk ? Just grab them from the frishidère! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, go wear a strèplès
876. Papia Awesome Lifesaver!
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk ? Just grab them from the frishidère! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, go wear a strèplès
877. Short Movies, BIG Stories Winners at First Curaçao Film Festival
Awesome filmmakers Benjamin Boyce (18) and Kelsey Gittens (18) won the jury prize for Best Short Film – Fiction at the first-ever Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam held March 29 – April 1 2012. (WDDH was among 34 short films
877. Short Movies, BIG Stories Winners at First Curaçao Film Festival
Awesome filmmakers Benjamin Boyce (18) and Kelsey Gittens (18) won the jury prize for Best Short Film – Fiction at the first-ever Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam held March 29 – April 1 2012. (WDDH was among 34 short films
878. Curaçao’s Queen Juliana Crowning Saint Anna Bay
This bridge also happens to be fifth grader Liam’s favorite thing about Curaçao “because it fell apart the first time it was built. It remembers the people who died on the bridge by a monument. I also like the bridge because
878. Curaçao’s Queen Juliana Crowning Saint Anna Bay
This bridge also happens to be fifth grader Liam’s favorite thing about Curaçao “because it fell apart the first time it was built. It remembers the people who died on the bridge by a monument. I also like the bridge because
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
880. Curaçao’s 7 Good Luck Tricks (Part 1)
1. If you happen to accidentally walk over a child’s body – reverse your step. (Poor thing might not grow anymore). 2. Never sweep a woman’s foot with a broom. If you do, she won’t marry. 3. If you step
880. Curaçao’s 7 Good Luck Tricks (Part 1)
1. If you happen to accidentally walk over a child’s body – reverse your step. (Poor thing might not grow anymore). 2. Never sweep a woman’s foot with a broom. If you do, she won’t marry. 3. If you step
881. Curaçao’s Words Move
“THAT SOUNDS DUMB MOM!” or “I should have taught them Papiamentu!” Chacha, Chucu, Chichi Fèchi, Dichi, Tichi Afu, Vava, Roro Lélé, Din i Jojo Just a sample of the names around My kids wonder “is her mind still sound?” Boroto,
881. Curaçao’s Words Move
“THAT SOUNDS DUMB MOM!” or “I should have taught them Papiamentu!” Chacha, Chucu, Chichi Fèchi, Dichi, Tichi Afu, Vava, Roro Lélé, Din i Jojo Just a sample of the names around My kids wonder “is her mind still sound?” Boroto,
882. Curaçao Flan
Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 4 cups of milk + 1 can (400 g) of sweet condensed milk 12 eggs, slightly beaten (yolks and whites well-mixed) Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Caramelize 1 cup sugar over low flame until
882. Curaçao Flan
Ingredients: 3 cups of sugar 4 cups of milk + 1 can (400 g) of sweet condensed milk 12 eggs, slightly beaten (yolks and whites well-mixed) Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Caramelize 1 cup sugar over low flame until
883. Curaçao Baby Names (Part 2)
In Curaçao, we tend to mash-up mom and dad’s name (sometimes grandmother and grandfather too) resulting in truly unique concoctions, often very difficult to pronounce and therefore reduced to “Juni” and “Dèka”, “Zusje” (little sister in Dutch) and “Broertje” (little brother
883. Curaçao Baby Names (Part 2)
In Curaçao, we tend to mash-up mom and dad’s name (sometimes grandmother and grandfather too) resulting in truly unique concoctions, often very difficult to pronounce and therefore reduced to “Juni” and “Dèka”, “Zusje” (little sister in Dutch) and “Broertje” (little brother
884. Andre Nagtegaal’s Whimsical Curaçao
“Si mi ta artista of no, no ta importa. Ami ta “pintadó di Djidji”. Mi ke hasi hende kontentu.” “It doesn’t matter whether I’m an artist or not. I paint “GiGis”. I want to make people happy.” – Andre Nagtegaal
884. Andre Nagtegaal’s Whimsical Curaçao
“Si mi ta artista of no, no ta importa. Ami ta “pintadó di Djidji”. Mi ke hasi hende kontentu.” “It doesn’t matter whether I’m an artist or not. I paint “GiGis”. I want to make people happy.” – Andre Nagtegaal
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
886. Majestic Makuaku
‘Makuaku’ (Frigate birds) are seabirds also known as ‘Man of War’ or Pirate birds. They have long wings, deeply forked tails and hooked bills. Male Makuakus are pitch black, except for their bright red throat pouch, that swells up in
886. Majestic Makuaku
‘Makuaku’ (Frigate birds) are seabirds also known as ‘Man of War’ or Pirate birds. They have long wings, deeply forked tails and hooked bills. Male Makuakus are pitch black, except for their bright red throat pouch, that swells up in
887. Curaçao’s Herbal Healer Dinah Veeris
Stress levels are rising due to technology overload and general anxiety about the future. Many people experience disrupted sleep, irritability and fatigue and are turning to self-care techniques such as meditation, exercise and dietary changes. In fact, the global wellness
887. Curaçao’s Herbal Healer Dinah Veeris
Stress levels are rising due to technology overload and general anxiety about the future. Many people experience disrupted sleep, irritability and fatigue and are turning to self-care techniques such as meditation, exercise and dietary changes. In fact, the global wellness
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 