572. Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad

With over 45K followers Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad (HoW) is one of the most popular social media destinations for Papiamentu speakers. Founded by Roushaira Alexander, HoW is a media and entertainment agency specialized in community engagement. HoW creates smart,

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572. Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad

With over 45K followers Facebook Page Humans of Willemstad (HoW) is one of the most popular social media destinations for Papiamentu speakers. Founded by Roushaira Alexander, HoW is a media and entertainment agency specialized in community engagement. HoW creates smart,

/ July 26, 2020 / Leave a comment

575. TikTok Sensation Ir Sais’ Dream Girl

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575. TikTok Sensation Ir Sais’ Dream Girl

/ July 25, 2020 / Leave a comment

597. Dutch Carnival Courage

Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.

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597. Dutch Carnival Courage

Born and raised in the Netherlands, a 21 year old Maarten Schakel was drawn by sun, sand and sea and decided to take a job at Dutch radio station (Dolfijn FM). Fast-forward 9 years, ‘Maarten Schakel’ is a Curaçao household name.

/ February 11, 2014 / Leave a comment

629. Curaçao Street Names

‘Kaya Telefon’ feels left out. Shared this with our Facebook crew: Larry spotted a typo, it should really be ‘Kaya Lèptop’. The rest of us are anxiously awaiting ‘Kaya Feisbuk’, ‘Kaya Laik’ and ‘Kaya ONLAIK’, ‘Kaya Ping’ and ‘Kaya Blèkbèri’, ‘Kaya Wòtsèp’

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629. Curaçao Street Names

‘Kaya Telefon’ feels left out. Shared this with our Facebook crew: Larry spotted a typo, it should really be ‘Kaya Lèptop’. The rest of us are anxiously awaiting ‘Kaya Feisbuk’, ‘Kaya Laik’ and ‘Kaya ONLAIK’, ‘Kaya Ping’ and ‘Kaya Blèkbèri’, ‘Kaya Wòtsèp’

/ October 16, 2013 / Leave a comment

636. PPPPPapiamentu

Here are some of 1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao‘s Facebook fans’ favorite Papiamentu words that start with the letter ‘P’: pèkèpèkè = sticky palu = wood, tree, pole, lumber palufriu (literally: cold stick) = posicle pishiporko (pron. peesheeporko, literally: ‘pig’s pee’) =

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636. PPPPPapiamentu

Here are some of 1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao‘s Facebook fans’ favorite Papiamentu words that start with the letter ‘P’: pèkèpèkè = sticky palu = wood, tree, pole, lumber palufriu (literally: cold stick) = posicle pishiporko (pron. peesheeporko, literally: ‘pig’s pee’) =

/ October 9, 2013 / 2 comments

639. Ode to Papiamentu by Philip A. Rademaker

Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Philip A. Rademaker as well. Mi Lenga Papiamentu Mi lenga t’e kabuya largu ku ta mara bark’i mi spiritu n’e waf pisá di realidat i dun’é tòg basta

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639. Ode to Papiamentu by Philip A. Rademaker

Poem and translation by Philip A. Rademaker, first published in “Bos di buriku”. Photos by Philip A. Rademaker as well. Mi Lenga Papiamentu Mi lenga t’e kabuya largu ku ta mara bark’i mi spiritu n’e waf pisá di realidat i dun’é tòg basta

/ October 3, 2013 / 2 comments

665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)

You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,

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665. You’ve lived in Curaçao when… (Part 3)

You’ve mastered the Chiiieeeeew You’re late because it was raining… a few hours ago You don’t mess with ‘Djo libra’ (direct translation: ‘God help me / you’, meaning: vehemently against / absolutely not) You know what it means to have ‘djimpi’,

/ August 23, 2013 / 2 comments

666. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 7)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

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666. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 7)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

/ August 23, 2013 / Leave a comment

682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings

The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major

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682. Bòmbòshi: One Word, Many Meanings

The first “Keep Calm and Carry On” appeared on a World War II-era British public safety poster, commissioned by the temporary Ministry of Information of England in 1939. The slogan was tucked away for many years then experienced a major

/ July 18, 2013 / Leave a comment

717. Sketches of Curacao Wisdom (Part 6)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

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717. Sketches of Curacao Wisdom (Part 6)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

/ May 29, 2013 / 6 comments

733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

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733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

/ April 10, 2013 / 6 comments

756. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 3)

Tòtèki = Gecko Lèbè lèbè = Squishy Cheeeeeee! = Eeeewwwww! Sambèchi = Pocket Knife Telép = Theelepel (Dutch) = Tea Spoon Kachipín = Rundown Djògòdjògò = Chicken Scratch Warawara = Bird of Prey Chonchorogai = Rufous-collared Sparrow Barbulète = Butterfly Changá = A

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756. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 3)

Tòtèki = Gecko Lèbè lèbè = Squishy Cheeeeeee! = Eeeewwwww! Sambèchi = Pocket Knife Telép = Theelepel (Dutch) = Tea Spoon Kachipín = Rundown Djògòdjògò = Chicken Scratch Warawara = Bird of Prey Chonchorogai = Rufous-collared Sparrow Barbulète = Butterfly Changá = A

/ February 21, 2013 / Leave a comment

761. Curaçao’s 10 Most Awesome Couples…

Hope you have an AWESOME Valentine’s Day… Treat yourselves to awesome things, today and every day… because: 

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761. Curaçao’s 10 Most Awesome Couples…

Hope you have an AWESOME Valentine’s Day… Treat yourselves to awesome things, today and every day… because: 

/ February 14, 2013 / One comment

787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

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787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4)

ALL PROVERB PRINTS BY ANGUINE HODGE. #717. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 6) #733. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 5) #787. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 4) #824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3) #844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2) #860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom

/ January 25, 2013 / 6 comments

794. Festival di Tumba 2013

The Tumba replaced the Calypso as our Carnival anthem in 1971. Closely linked to our indigenous Tambú, Tumba dance was previously considered inappropriate (and before 1954, illegal!). How times have changed… 60 participants are currently competing for the title of

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794. Festival di Tumba 2013

The Tumba replaced the Calypso as our Carnival anthem in 1971. Closely linked to our indigenous Tambú, Tumba dance was previously considered inappropriate (and before 1954, illegal!). How times have changed… 60 participants are currently competing for the title of

/ January 22, 2013 / 7 comments