Category Archives: People
659. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 1)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the first installment of her ‘Being Curaçao’ photo series… because
659. Curaçao Authenticity (Part 1)
Though Facebook is a major distraction most of the time, I’m also very grateful to Facebook, for it has introduced me to Curaçao painter, graphic designer and photographer: Ariadne Faries. This is the first installment of her ‘Being Curaçao’ photo series… because
660. Curaçao’s Most Eligible Bacholerette
Singer / Songwriter Kizzy Getrouw’s father is of Surinamese descent and her mother is from St. Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean), but Kizzy was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Curaçao. Kizzy succumbed to her talent for performance from an
660. Curaçao’s Most Eligible Bacholerette
Singer / Songwriter Kizzy Getrouw’s father is of Surinamese descent and her mother is from St. Eustatius (Dutch Caribbean), but Kizzy was born in the Netherlands and grew up in Curaçao. Kizzy succumbed to her talent for performance from an
661. Curaçao’s Babe Ruth
Curaçaoan and former Seattle Mariner and Cincinnati Red, current Yakult Swallow, Wladimir ‘Coco’ Balentien (28) is the reigning ‘Home Run King’ of Japanese professional baseball having tied the Japanese baseball’s season home run record of 55 (set by Sadaharu Oh in
661. Curaçao’s Babe Ruth
Curaçaoan and former Seattle Mariner and Cincinnati Red, current Yakult Swallow, Wladimir ‘Coco’ Balentien (28) is the reigning ‘Home Run King’ of Japanese professional baseball having tied the Japanese baseball’s season home run record of 55 (set by Sadaharu Oh in
662. Curaçao on Billboard Top 10
Born and raised in Curaçao, singer / songwriter Ephrem Jonathan (‘Ephrem J’) Ocalia’s father encouraged him to perform in local talent shows and competitions from an early age. Ephrem honed his craft and became a Curaçao institution, so much so that he decided to
662. Curaçao on Billboard Top 10
Born and raised in Curaçao, singer / songwriter Ephrem Jonathan (‘Ephrem J’) Ocalia’s father encouraged him to perform in local talent shows and competitions from an early age. Ephrem honed his craft and became a Curaçao institution, so much so that he decided to
663. Pizza Hut Pizza… with Dutch Cheese!
It is with sadness that I write that Curaçao has lost a beloved lady, Shon Lenchita Godschalk, this past weekend. A devoted mother and grandmother, Shon Lenchita also displayed great creativity and cultural sensitivity in the kitchen, particularly when she
663. Pizza Hut Pizza… with Dutch Cheese!
It is with sadness that I write that Curaçao has lost a beloved lady, Shon Lenchita Godschalk, this past weekend. A devoted mother and grandmother, Shon Lenchita also displayed great creativity and cultural sensitivity in the kitchen, particularly when she
664. Don’t Mess with Curaçao’s High School Students
Curaçao kicked off the new 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, August 8 2013. A few barbers even gave out free haircuts to celebrate a fresh new start filled with growth and opportunity. Three weeks later, Curaçao’s public high school students
664. Don’t Mess with Curaçao’s High School Students
Curaçao kicked off the new 2013-2014 school year on Thursday, August 8 2013. A few barbers even gave out free haircuts to celebrate a fresh new start filled with growth and opportunity. Three weeks later, Curaçao’s public high school students
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’,
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’,
667. Curaçao’s ‘Super Boys’ of Summer
Curaçao’s National Champions ‘Pariba Baseball League’ had an incredible Summer of 2013. All of their five divisions (Minor, Little, Intermediate, Junior and Senior) participated in the Latin American regional playoffs — which includes the Caribbean region, Curaçao’s Pariba Minor and Junior
667. Curaçao’s ‘Super Boys’ of Summer
Curaçao’s National Champions ‘Pariba Baseball League’ had an incredible Summer of 2013. All of their five divisions (Minor, Little, Intermediate, Junior and Senior) participated in the Latin American regional playoffs — which includes the Caribbean region, Curaçao’s Pariba Minor and Junior
668. Curaçao’s Olympic Runners
The Kingdom of the Netherlands 4×100 m relay team Churandy Martina, Brian Mariano, Liemarvin Bonevacia, Hensley Paulina, came in 5th in the WORLD in Moscow last Sunday completing the race in 38.37 seconds, besting the Dutch team’s 2012 Olympic results (6th in the world at 38.39 seconds).
668. Curaçao’s Olympic Runners
The Kingdom of the Netherlands 4×100 m relay team Churandy Martina, Brian Mariano, Liemarvin Bonevacia, Hensley Paulina, came in 5th in the WORLD in Moscow last Sunday completing the race in 38.37 seconds, besting the Dutch team’s 2012 Olympic results (6th in the world at 38.39 seconds).
669. Nini’s Driftwood Art
Originally from Germany, Christine (“Nini”) Tsirikidis moved to Curaçao three years ago and became fascinated with driftwood found along Curaçao’s north shore. Washed onto shore by the wind and tide, driftwood (also known as marine debris or tidewrack) in all shapes and
669. Nini’s Driftwood Art
Originally from Germany, Christine (“Nini”) Tsirikidis moved to Curaçao three years ago and became fascinated with driftwood found along Curaçao’s north shore. Washed onto shore by the wind and tide, driftwood (also known as marine debris or tidewrack) in all shapes and
A Beautiful Review for ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’
I’m very happy to report that ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’ has received a beautiful shout-out from Algemeen Dagblad and Pers Bureau Curaçao columnist Jeroen Jansen last week. Jeroen is notorious for making thoughtful – and often sharp – observations on political and socio-economic developments in
A Beautiful Review for ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’
I’m very happy to report that ‘1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao’ has received a beautiful shout-out from Algemeen Dagblad and Pers Bureau Curaçao columnist Jeroen Jansen last week. Jeroen is notorious for making thoughtful – and often sharp – observations on political and socio-economic developments in
670. Salsa Giants in Curaçao
Last summer over 12,000 music lovers gathered at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2012 for a once-in-a-lifetime treat: Sergio George united the world’s Salsa Giants on one stage: Marc Anthony, Oscar D’Leon, Cheo Feliciano, Luis Enrique, Andy Montanyez, Willy Chirino, Jose Alberto “El Canario”,
670. Salsa Giants in Curaçao
Last summer over 12,000 music lovers gathered at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival 2012 for a once-in-a-lifetime treat: Sergio George united the world’s Salsa Giants on one stage: Marc Anthony, Oscar D’Leon, Cheo Feliciano, Luis Enrique, Andy Montanyez, Willy Chirino, Jose Alberto “El Canario”,
671. Curaçao’s heART
Born and raised in Curaçao, Valerie Parisius now travels the world discovering beautiful sights and interesting people. Along the way she keeps a diary of her drawings. Her work is so awesome that she was recently awarded the Top Talent
671. Curaçao’s heART
Born and raised in Curaçao, Valerie Parisius now travels the world discovering beautiful sights and interesting people. Along the way she keeps a diary of her drawings. Her work is so awesome that she was recently awarded the Top Talent
673. Curaçao’s YouTube Celeb Captain Alex Alberto
Written by Jeroen Jansen. Translated by Carolina Gomes-Casseres. Our beloved Alex Alberto (qepd) passed away on July 5, 2013. He was a colorful man, a man who always had a story to tell. If you care to read his stories, simply
673. Curaçao’s YouTube Celeb Captain Alex Alberto
Written by Jeroen Jansen. Translated by Carolina Gomes-Casseres. Our beloved Alex Alberto (qepd) passed away on July 5, 2013. He was a colorful man, a man who always had a story to tell. If you care to read his stories, simply
674. Curaçao Back to School
Nothing quite like a new haircut, hairdo, or hair color to reset us, boost our confidence, pep our step, make us feel refreshed and energized… ready to take on the world. So for the past three years Fundashon Pro Souax has
674. Curaçao Back to School
Nothing quite like a new haircut, hairdo, or hair color to reset us, boost our confidence, pep our step, make us feel refreshed and energized… ready to take on the world. So for the past three years Fundashon Pro Souax has
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 