Category Archives: History
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
790. Governor Albert Kikkert’s Migraines
“Willemstad’s waterfront looks positively unreal, like a doll city plunked down into the Caribbean. The oldest section of Curaçao’s capital dates back to 1634, and the commingling of Dutch architecture and a Caribbean palette has resulted in a riotous cityscape
790. Governor Albert Kikkert’s Migraines
“Willemstad’s waterfront looks positively unreal, like a doll city plunked down into the Caribbean. The oldest section of Curaçao’s capital dates back to 1634, and the commingling of Dutch architecture and a Caribbean palette has resulted in a riotous cityscape
799. Third Oldest Papiamentu Text (1783)
Curaçao’s awesome creole language, Papiamentu, is widely perceived as the primary means of communication among slaves and freed slaves from the second half of the seventeenth century on. Yet the oldest (1775) and third oldest found documents (1783) written in Papiamentu
799. Third Oldest Papiamentu Text (1783)
Curaçao’s awesome creole language, Papiamentu, is widely perceived as the primary means of communication among slaves and freed slaves from the second half of the seventeenth century on. Yet the oldest (1775) and third oldest found documents (1783) written in Papiamentu
806. New Year Tradition Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 6 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
806. New Year Tradition Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 6 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
811. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 5 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal
811. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao (Part 5 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal
831. “Curaçao Dream”: Leonard B. Smith
It’s hot… you’re sweating, wearing next to nothing… go on! Enjoy one of the purest pleasures of life in the Caribbean… … but what if it was served warm??? That’s where American Leonard B. Smith (born in 1839 in Mill
831. “Curaçao Dream”: Leonard B. Smith
It’s hot… you’re sweating, wearing next to nothing… go on! Enjoy one of the purest pleasures of life in the Caribbean… … but what if it was served warm??? That’s where American Leonard B. Smith (born in 1839 in Mill
835. St. Willibrordus Church
This majestic photo of Misa di Willibrordus by awesome photographer Brett Russel popped up in my Instagram feed today and created an immediate pang of homesickness… while jauntily crossing 14th Street in Manhattan (clutching my iPhone, of course). Funny thing is I’m actually not Catholic
835. St. Willibrordus Church
This majestic photo of Misa di Willibrordus by awesome photographer Brett Russel popped up in my Instagram feed today and created an immediate pang of homesickness… while jauntily crossing 14th Street in Manhattan (clutching my iPhone, of course). Funny thing is I’m actually not Catholic
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
865. Tutu
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give three kisses) are ubiquitous “Curaçao”. So we present to you Senjora Mogen‘s delicious Tutu recipe from Kuminda.com (great resource for krioyo cooks!) Ingredients: 1/2 lb dry black-eyed peas 1/2 tbsp nutmeg
868. (Scandalous) First Letters in Papiamentu
In 1775 a young man named Abraham de David de Costa Andrade Jr. poured his heart out to a member of his synagogue, Sarah de Isaac Pardo y Vaz Farro: “My diamanty no laga di skirbirmy tudu kico my ta
868. (Scandalous) First Letters in Papiamentu
In 1775 a young man named Abraham de David de Costa Andrade Jr. poured his heart out to a member of his synagogue, Sarah de Isaac Pardo y Vaz Farro: “My diamanty no laga di skirbirmy tudu kico my ta
895. Curaçao’s Calabash
We grow two types: Kalbas di mondi (wild) and Kalbas di kunuku (field). Kalbas di kunuku has the larger fruit of the two. The branches are certifiably crazy and point in all different directions. The fruits, Kalbas in Papiamentu, are
895. Curaçao’s Calabash
We grow two types: Kalbas di mondi (wild) and Kalbas di kunuku (field). Kalbas di kunuku has the larger fruit of the two. The branches are certifiably crazy and point in all different directions. The fruits, Kalbas in Papiamentu, are
904. Curaçao Recycles Everything…
Spotted in Westpunt at Hofi Pachi Colá… Wea di pishi (translated: ‘piss pans’ used as port-a-potties in the old pre-indoor plumbing days) now serve as hats, to shield cacti from the scorching sun. Just kidding! Wea di pishi turned upside
904. Curaçao Recycles Everything…
Spotted in Westpunt at Hofi Pachi Colá… Wea di pishi (translated: ‘piss pans’ used as port-a-potties in the old pre-indoor plumbing days) now serve as hats, to shield cacti from the scorching sun. Just kidding! Wea di pishi turned upside
906. Curaçao’s Kunuku House
Kas di Pal’i Maishi (Sorghum Stalk House), Kas di Yerba (House of Thatch) or Kas di Kunuku (Rural) House represents the indigenous dwelling that dotted our countryside in the old days. The rectangular plan of more or less 40 square
906. Curaçao’s Kunuku House
Kas di Pal’i Maishi (Sorghum Stalk House), Kas di Yerba (House of Thatch) or Kas di Kunuku (Rural) House represents the indigenous dwelling that dotted our countryside in the old days. The rectangular plan of more or less 40 square
910. Curaçao’s Venezuelan Floating Market
Colorful wooden boats dock along the Sha and Lionel Caprileskade in Punda — stalls brimming with fresh fish and produce dot the pavement. “Paisana?” (fellow country woman) merchants ask, probably noticing my dark hair and light complexion. Swift callused hands
910. Curaçao’s Venezuelan Floating Market
Colorful wooden boats dock along the Sha and Lionel Caprileskade in Punda — stalls brimming with fresh fish and produce dot the pavement. “Paisana?” (fellow country woman) merchants ask, probably noticing my dark hair and light complexion. Swift callused hands
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 