Category Archives: Art
567. Writer and Actress Diana Lebacs
Illustrious Curaçao writer and actress Diana Lebacs (74) passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to interview her for this website. I do have fond memories of reading her popular children’s books (Sherry,
567. Writer and Actress Diana Lebacs
Illustrious Curaçao writer and actress Diana Lebacs (74) passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Unfortunately I did not get an opportunity to interview her for this website. I do have fond memories of reading her popular children’s books (Sherry,
569. Founder of Curaçao’s Netflix TAYA Sulin Passial
What an awesome time to launch a video streaming platform! Browse TAYA’s catalog and sign up to watch films by Curaçao’s most talented filmmakers: https://taya.tv/catalog. TAYA is a product of Pantalla Chica Productions, a production company based in Curaçao with
569. Founder of Curaçao’s Netflix TAYA Sulin Passial
What an awesome time to launch a video streaming platform! Browse TAYA’s catalog and sign up to watch films by Curaçao’s most talented filmmakers: https://taya.tv/catalog. TAYA is a product of Pantalla Chica Productions, a production company based in Curaçao with
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
571. Accidentally Wes Anderson
What do the Kibo huts on the Marangu route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Olympic National Park in Washington state and Klein Curaçao’s pink lighthouse have in common? They’re all featured in Wally
577. Recycling Curaçao Limpi
I’m currently obsessed with Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering and you should be too. These two young engineers founded Limpi to turn plastic waste into colorful keychains, coasters, bowls, lamp shades and artsy fish and turtles. Debrah was born and raised
577. Recycling Curaçao Limpi
I’m currently obsessed with Debrah Nijdam and Mitchell Lammering and you should be too. These two young engineers founded Limpi to turn plastic waste into colorful keychains, coasters, bowls, lamp shades and artsy fish and turtles. Debrah was born and raised
593. Curaçao Whale Watching
Special thanks to the folks over at GO WEST Diving for alerting us! Humpback whales are known for their magical singing that can last for hours on end. They sing to communicate and to attract mates… and it seems this
593. Curaçao Whale Watching
Special thanks to the folks over at GO WEST Diving for alerting us! Humpback whales are known for their magical singing that can last for hours on end. They sing to communicate and to attract mates… and it seems this
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
595. Curaçao Does NOT Do Rain
(This was strictly economics. Ladies got their hair done and the rain was not about to take that too.) See also: #925. Rain delays are patriotic
596. Curaçao Fashion Blogger’s Dream
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM NEGIN MIRSALEHI’S FACEBOOK PAGE. Visit Negin’s awesome fashion blog for more!
596. Curaçao Fashion Blogger’s Dream
ALL PHOTOS TAKEN FROM NEGIN MIRSALEHI’S FACEBOOK PAGE. Visit Negin’s awesome fashion blog for more!
609. Tambú on Steroids
Broadwayworld.com writes: “Tradition is a tricky beast. There are those who would leave it as a dusty, living museum exhibit. Then there are others who see further, into the possibility of tradition, a line that runs through history all the way to
609. Tambú on Steroids
Broadwayworld.com writes: “Tradition is a tricky beast. There are those who would leave it as a dusty, living museum exhibit. Then there are others who see further, into the possibility of tradition, a line that runs through history all the way to
610. Curaçao’s Concierge
My childhood friend Gaby Lieuw has a keen eye for aesthetics; she has created a truly stunning site: Sand and Stilettos. Unlike ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’, Gaby’s site is a stylish travel guide filled with hidden Curaçao treasures (where to
610. Curaçao’s Concierge
My childhood friend Gaby Lieuw has a keen eye for aesthetics; she has created a truly stunning site: Sand and Stilettos. Unlike ‘1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao’, Gaby’s site is a stylish travel guide filled with hidden Curaçao treasures (where to
611. Curaçao’s Aretha Franklin
Born in Curaçao and raised in St. Eustatius, Shirma Rouse grew up around music and recalls singing in church with her grandmother from a very young age. Shirma was formally introduced to the Dutch music scene as back-up vocalist for Tasha’s
611. Curaçao’s Aretha Franklin
Born in Curaçao and raised in St. Eustatius, Shirma Rouse grew up around music and recalls singing in church with her grandmother from a very young age. Shirma was formally introduced to the Dutch music scene as back-up vocalist for Tasha’s
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
612. Curaçao’s Global Dancer
Born and raised in Curaçao, Edelmar Pieternelle (32), better known as ‘Pasty’, is fluent in Tambú, Ritmo Kombina and Tumba, but also Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha and Salsa dance styles. Nowadays Pasty performs all over the world with his dance partner,
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
613. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
King Willem-Alexander and his more glamorous half, Queen Máxima, visited the Dutch Caribbean islands for the first time as ‘official’ monarchs this past week. The King was inaugurated on April 30, 2013 and promised to continue his mother’s course, stressing
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
614. Curaçao Artist Giovani Zanolino
The Art People, a community of artists and art lovers from around the world — with over 91,000 Facebook Fans — has recently profiled Curaçao artist Giovani Zanolino in “Live to Create”. Giovani’s take on Degas. Excerpt from the article: ‘Giovani’s gorgeous, hugely compelling
618. Curaçao’s Hummingbird
Curaçao’s beloved Blenchi (Chlorostilbon mellisugus, blue-tailed emerald hummingbird) is only 8 cm (3 inches) long and that includes its notorious 0.7 inch bill. But don’t be fooled by its small size: it’s a mighty fierce little bird! The male Blenchi is magnificently
618. Curaçao’s Hummingbird
Curaçao’s beloved Blenchi (Chlorostilbon mellisugus, blue-tailed emerald hummingbird) is only 8 cm (3 inches) long and that includes its notorious 0.7 inch bill. But don’t be fooled by its small size: it’s a mighty fierce little bird! The male Blenchi is magnificently
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 