Posts Tagged: Clifford Goilo
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’) =
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’) =
702. Saté ku Batata (“Krioyo Chinese” Satay and Potatoes)
Yu’i Kòrsou everywhere are salivating… A match made in food heaven, Saté ku Batata tastes just like “Curaçao” and consists of batata burrusí (big ass fries) and 1 or 2 chunky satays drenched in AWESOME sòus. So, really, it’s: Saté ku Batata “ku Sòus“, but
702. Saté ku Batata (“Krioyo Chinese” Satay and Potatoes)
Yu’i Kòrsou everywhere are salivating… A match made in food heaven, Saté ku Batata tastes just like “Curaçao” and consists of batata burrusí (big ass fries) and 1 or 2 chunky satays drenched in AWESOME sòus. So, really, it’s: Saté ku Batata “ku Sòus“, but
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
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
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
763. Dushi Playlist
In the words of NYTimes “Curacao After Dark” author Baz Dreisinger, “Ritmo is very much Afro-Curaçaoan music, sometimes disturbingly derided as the music of the lower classes. As the band — three singers, two horn players, a drummer, a timbalero
764. Curaçao Romance
Strop’i Kakalaka = Cockroach Syrup. If that doesn’t work on your Djègèdjègè, you can always try these. But your best bet is always: #954. Yummy homemade Arep’i Pampuna. And a bouquet of these: #773. Faya Lobi (Fiery Love) Then maybe — if
764. Curaçao Romance
Strop’i Kakalaka = Cockroach Syrup. If that doesn’t work on your Djègèdjègè, you can always try these. But your best bet is always: #954. Yummy homemade Arep’i Pampuna. And a bouquet of these: #773. Faya Lobi (Fiery Love) Then maybe — if
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
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
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
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
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
923. Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
I’ve lived in the US for the past 12 years, most recently in Manhattan. Though I often hear Spanish and Dutch on the street, I hardly ever hear Papiamentu… My native language. I’m not that surprised; Papiamentu is only spoken
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]
960. Chupabèbè “Suck and Drink” by Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
Chupabèbè lollipop made of burnt sugar syrup in animal shape (chicken is a favorite) Chupabèbè’s hard shell melts into a gooey syrup that you have to “drink” (swallow) while you suck. NO biting! (Unless you enjoy visiting your dentist)
960. Chupabèbè “Suck and Drink” by Curaçao’s Kuenta i Tambú
Chupabèbè lollipop made of burnt sugar syrup in animal shape (chicken is a favorite) Chupabèbè’s hard shell melts into a gooey syrup that you have to “drink” (swallow) while you suck. NO biting! (Unless you enjoy visiting your dentist)
970. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 1)
Búbè = Idiot Badabada = Sh*t Show Djòdjò = Enjoying Chulo = Great, Handsome Bululú = Problem, Confusion Ronkalèlè = Tail for kite that makes (too much) noise Pòtò pòtò = Hefty Lali lali = Weak (sauce) Chòria = Too
970. Papia Awesome Dictionary (Part 1)
Búbè = Idiot Badabada = Sh*t Show Djòdjò = Enjoying Chulo = Great, Handsome Bululú = Problem, Confusion Ronkalèlè = Tail for kite that makes (too much) noise Pòtò pòtò = Hefty Lali lali = Weak (sauce) Chòria = Too
985. The Chiiiiieewww: Ultimate Sound of Female Irreverence
It’s hard to explain ‘The Chiieeeewww’, it’s one of those things you have to see or hear to fully appreciate. Needless to say, ‘The Chiieeeewww’ makes a lasting impression. My friend and 1000 ATAC contributor, music producer Clifford Goilo, even
985. The Chiiiiieewww: Ultimate Sound of Female Irreverence
It’s hard to explain ‘The Chiieeeewww’, it’s one of those things you have to see or hear to fully appreciate. Needless to say, ‘The Chiieeeewww’ makes a lasting impression. My friend and 1000 ATAC contributor, music producer Clifford Goilo, even
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