Category Archives: 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
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
801. Curaçao Stewed Beef
Yaki recently shared his famous Stobá recipe with Tasha and Patricia and they absolutely loved it… Even served it at their New Year’s celebrations in Holland. Dana says, “let mi bisa you iets Yaki’s stobá is MASTER!” So we absolutely
801. Curaçao Stewed Beef
Yaki recently shared his famous Stobá recipe with Tasha and Patricia and they absolutely loved it… Even served it at their New Year’s celebrations in Holland. Dana says, “let mi bisa you iets Yaki’s stobá is MASTER!” So we absolutely
824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3)
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
824. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 3)
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
833. Curaçao gets to the Point
Per wikipedia, “typically 10 to 30 centimetres (3.9 to 12 in) in length, although the smallest known species is just 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long, and the largest can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft)… sea cucumbers have no true brain.” Unclear why
833. Curaçao gets to the Point
Per wikipedia, “typically 10 to 30 centimetres (3.9 to 12 in) in length, although the smallest known species is just 3 millimetres (0.12 in) long, and the largest can reach 1 metre (3.3 ft)… sea cucumbers have no true brain.” Unclear why
844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2)
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
844. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 2)
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
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
860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 1)
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
860. Sketches of Curaçao Wisdom (Part 1)
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
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
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
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,
890. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 2)
Tronkón di dolo’i kabes = Major headache Pegasaya = Stick to skirt = Nettles Lòbchi = Love handles Dugudòns (pronounced: doogoodons) = Sweetheart Papurèshi = Ice cream cone Pitjiri (prounounced: peecheeree) = Cheap Késhi jonge kaas = Cheese un-aged (young) Dutch
890. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 2)
Tronkón di dolo’i kabes = Major headache Pegasaya = Stick to skirt = Nettles Lòbchi = Love handles Dugudòns (pronounced: doogoodons) = Sweetheart Papurèshi = Ice cream cone Pitjiri (prounounced: peecheeree) = Cheap Késhi jonge kaas = Cheese un-aged (young) Dutch
916. Curaçao Wedgies
“Wak e saka su dòria pegá!” = “Look at her picking her two 15 cents stuck together apart!”
916. Curaçao Wedgies
“Wak e saka su dòria pegá!” = “Look at her picking her two 15 cents stuck together apart!”
949. Love in Papiamentu
Pret’i wowo = [Black of my eye; pupil] Apple of my eye Amor bieu no sa frusa = Old love never [corrodes] dies Amor den berans ta yu sin mama [Love in recession is like a child without a mother]
949. Love in Papiamentu
Pret’i wowo = [Black of my eye; pupil] Apple of my eye Amor bieu no sa frusa = Old love never [corrodes] dies Amor den berans ta yu sin mama [Love in recession is like a child without a mother]
953. Beware of Flies!
Den boka será muska no ta drenta = Flies don’t enter closed mouths (I keep this one on my desk, nightstand, bathroom mirror…)
953. Beware of Flies!
Den boka será muska no ta drenta = Flies don’t enter closed mouths (I keep this one on my desk, nightstand, bathroom mirror…)
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 