889. Siman di Kultura (Culture Week) at Johan van Walbeeck School!
My grandmother Gomes Casseres-Salas passed away 3 weeks ago. A day after her funeral a beautiful arrangement of white roses and eucalyptus arrived at my family’s house, “thinking of you in your difficult time, my sincerest condolences” from my kindergarten
889. Siman di Kultura (Culture Week) at Johan van Walbeeck School!
My grandmother Gomes Casseres-Salas passed away 3 weeks ago. A day after her funeral a beautiful arrangement of white roses and eucalyptus arrived at my family’s house, “thinking of you in your difficult time, my sincerest condolences” from my kindergarten
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
We’d love to hear about your favorite things in Curaçao!!!
Hello 1000+ Awesome People!!! Please click here to take a short survey We’ll display survey results on Thursday next week… Stay tuned! Tur kos bon, Carolina
We’d love to hear about your favorite things in Curaçao!!!
Hello 1000+ Awesome People!!! Please click here to take a short survey We’ll display survey results on Thursday next week… Stay tuned! Tur kos bon, Carolina
891. Funchi
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give Three Kisses) are all ubiquitous “Curaçao”. This post is on Funchi! Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp butter 2 cups yellow cornmeal Directions: 1. Bring water,
891. Funchi
Tutu ku Funchi, duna Tres Sunchi (Tutu and Funchi, give Three Kisses) are all ubiquitous “Curaçao”. This post is on Funchi! Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp butter 2 cups yellow cornmeal Directions: 1. Bring water,
892. Curaçao Tamarind Juice
Tamarein (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. It now runs wild all over our island providing shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its sour-yet-sweet fruit (also a laxative!) If you haven’t tried all-natural
892. Curaçao Tamarind Juice
Tamarein (Tamarindus indica) is an import from South East Asia, originally from the Sahel. It now runs wild all over our island providing shade and satisfying sweet tooths with its sour-yet-sweet fruit (also a laxative!) If you haven’t tried all-natural
893. The First Female Percussion Instrument Maker in the Caribbean
Amateur-turned-professional percussion instrument maker Tatiana Saturnino-Felix (30), Founder of Tera Percussions, creates music with a special sound. A sound that emerges from the distant past. But Tatiana doesn’t actually play the instruments she creates. She has no musical training. She
893. The First Female Percussion Instrument Maker in the Caribbean
Amateur-turned-professional percussion instrument maker Tatiana Saturnino-Felix (30), Founder of Tera Percussions, creates music with a special sound. A sound that emerges from the distant past. But Tatiana doesn’t actually play the instruments she creates. She has no musical training. She
894. Curaçao Painter José Maria Capricorne
José Maria Capricorne was born in Otrobanda on Christmas Day 1932 to working-class entrepreneurial parents; his father owned a carpentry business. His mother owned a plantation. His childhood in Otrobanda was spent amidst cobblers and tailors, authors and musicians. But
894. Curaçao Painter José Maria Capricorne
José Maria Capricorne was born in Otrobanda on Christmas Day 1932 to working-class entrepreneurial parents; his father owned a carpentry business. His mother owned a plantation. His childhood in Otrobanda was spent amidst cobblers and tailors, authors and musicians. But
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
896. Full Moon Parties
Kokomo Beach is located at public beach, Vaersenbaai. According to Norman Salas, “every full moon, Kokomo Beach lights off a big bonfire and has the most energizing, revitalizing and truly amazing beach parties.” Norman Salas: “the best Dutch DJs spin
896. Full Moon Parties
Kokomo Beach is located at public beach, Vaersenbaai. According to Norman Salas, “every full moon, Kokomo Beach lights off a big bonfire and has the most energizing, revitalizing and truly amazing beach parties.” Norman Salas: “the best Dutch DJs spin
897. Curaçao Got Back
“Tuuuuuur esei ta dibo?!” = Is aaaaall that yours?! “No saka mi pòrtret!” = Don’t take my picture! “Asina chinès a muri” = That’s how a Chinese man died “Hesusei, no ta bista!” = Jesus hey, that’s no sight (for sore
897. Curaçao Got Back
“Tuuuuuur esei ta dibo?!” = Is aaaaall that yours?! “No saka mi pòrtret!” = Don’t take my picture! “Asina chinès a muri” = That’s how a Chinese man died “Hesusei, no ta bista!” = Jesus hey, that’s no sight (for sore
898. Zakinzá, Zakinzá. Carpenter Above King
Karpinté bieu ta “midi dos biaha pa bo zag un biaha” (An experienced carpenter “measures twice in order to saw but once”) Our (grand)mothers’ would rock us back and forth to this children’s song: Carpinté ta mas cu Rey (Carpenter
898. Zakinzá, Zakinzá. Carpenter Above King
Karpinté bieu ta “midi dos biaha pa bo zag un biaha” (An experienced carpenter “measures twice in order to saw but once”) Our (grand)mothers’ would rock us back and forth to this children’s song: Carpinté ta mas cu Rey (Carpenter
899. Shete Boka, Curaçao’s Breathing Holes
Ryan Kummins’ 5th grade students at the International School of Curaçao were kind enough to share their favorite things about Curaçao with us. Tessa Schaeffer’s favorite thing is Shete Boka, she writes: “watching the water go up and down is
899. Shete Boka, Curaçao’s Breathing Holes
Ryan Kummins’ 5th grade students at the International School of Curaçao were kind enough to share their favorite things about Curaçao with us. Tessa Schaeffer’s favorite thing is Shete Boka, she writes: “watching the water go up and down is
900. Kris Berry’s Voice!
Kris Berry and I went to pre-school together and back then we had matching curly-haired crop cuts (“boy cuts”). We’d run around the yard, muddy feet and hands. Play with Barbie dolls. We were both in a performing choir: Theatrum
900. Kris Berry’s Voice!
Kris Berry and I went to pre-school together and back then we had matching curly-haired crop cuts (“boy cuts”). We’d run around the yard, muddy feet and hands. Play with Barbie dolls. We were both in a performing choir: Theatrum
901. Curaçao’s Warawara
Haiku in Papiamentu Pa warawara karni fresku o stinki tur ta pa kome. To the bird of prey fresh or putrid meat — are all sustenance. By Elis Juliana Ora buriku muri, ta warawara ta hasi fiesta (When the donkey
901. Curaçao’s Warawara
Haiku in Papiamentu Pa warawara karni fresku o stinki tur ta pa kome. To the bird of prey fresh or putrid meat — are all sustenance. By Elis Juliana Ora buriku muri, ta warawara ta hasi fiesta (When the donkey
902. Curaçao’s Party Pooper
DJ: “Lizanne Brandao, bo mama ta wardabo na porta!” “Lizanne Brandao, your mom is waiting for you at the door!”
902. Curaçao’s Party Pooper
DJ: “Lizanne Brandao, bo mama ta wardabo na porta!” “Lizanne Brandao, your mom is waiting for you at the door!”
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 