Posts Tagged: Curacao
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
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
683. Tula: The Revolt
Tula: The Revolt is a new feature film by director Jeroen Leinders and producer Dolph Van Stapele set in Curaçao in 1795. It tells the true story of Curaçao’s largest slave uprising against Dutch oppressors. The revolt was spearheaded by Tula, our most significant national
683. Tula: The Revolt
Tula: The Revolt is a new feature film by director Jeroen Leinders and producer Dolph Van Stapele set in Curaçao in 1795. It tells the true story of Curaçao’s largest slave uprising against Dutch oppressors. The revolt was spearheaded by Tula, our most significant national
684. Izaline Calister’s “No Love Without Freedom”
Review by Jairo Lobo Sometimes you stumble upon these marvelous little delights; bright gems that bear witness to the power and importance of sincerity and love, both in daily life and within the art itself. Izaline Calister and the Volksoperahuis’ new musical “Geen
684. Izaline Calister’s “No Love Without Freedom”
Review by Jairo Lobo Sometimes you stumble upon these marvelous little delights; bright gems that bear witness to the power and importance of sincerity and love, both in daily life and within the art itself. Izaline Calister and the Volksoperahuis’ new musical “Geen
685. First Windsurfing Wizard from Curaçao
Our sister islands, Aruba and Bonaire, are well known in the windsurfing world. Bonaire has even inspired the award-winning 2012 documentary, Children of the Wind, the incredible journey of brothers Tonky and Taty Frans and their cousin Kiri Thode — the world’s top freestyle windsurfers.
685. First Windsurfing Wizard from Curaçao
Our sister islands, Aruba and Bonaire, are well known in the windsurfing world. Bonaire has even inspired the award-winning 2012 documentary, Children of the Wind, the incredible journey of brothers Tonky and Taty Frans and their cousin Kiri Thode — the world’s top freestyle windsurfers.
686. Curaçao’s Johnny Cakes
These fluffy-fried, golden, sweet, semi-flattened spheres of goodness are mostly found at snèks in Curaçao and are fair game for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They’re perfectly fine on their own or stuffed with Dutch cheese, ham, sweet salami, savory salami, chicken, beef, corned beef, tuna, cod fish,
686. Curaçao’s Johnny Cakes
These fluffy-fried, golden, sweet, semi-flattened spheres of goodness are mostly found at snèks in Curaçao and are fair game for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They’re perfectly fine on their own or stuffed with Dutch cheese, ham, sweet salami, savory salami, chicken, beef, corned beef, tuna, cod fish,
687. The First Opera in Papiamentu
The Brainchild and Labor of Love of Tania Kross, Carel de Haseth and Randal Corsen ‘KATIBU DI SHON’ IS AN UNMISTAKABLE ENRICHMENT OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE – Katibu di Shon, opera, seen on the Opening Night, July 1st 2013 at
687. The First Opera in Papiamentu
The Brainchild and Labor of Love of Tania Kross, Carel de Haseth and Randal Corsen ‘KATIBU DI SHON’ IS AN UNMISTAKABLE ENRICHMENT OF OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE – Katibu di Shon, opera, seen on the Opening Night, July 1st 2013 at
688. Curaçao Cares
Curaçao Cares was conceived in 2011 when Deva-Dee Siliee (27) and Lysayé de Windt (30), both avid volunteers living in New York City, found themselves looking into new volunteer projects and realizing that they were much more accessible in
688. Curaçao Cares
Curaçao Cares was conceived in 2011 when Deva-Dee Siliee (27) and Lysayé de Windt (30), both avid volunteers living in New York City, found themselves looking into new volunteer projects and realizing that they were much more accessible in
691. Curaçao’s Crowdsourced Painting
Hundreds of young and old yu di Kòrsou huddled together, paintbrush in hand, this past weekend to paint the longest canvas in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Caribbean, and by some accounts — the world — at 2 km (1.25
691. Curaçao’s Crowdsourced Painting
Hundreds of young and old yu di Kòrsou huddled together, paintbrush in hand, this past weekend to paint the longest canvas in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Caribbean, and by some accounts — the world — at 2 km (1.25
693. Curaçao’s Slave Trade Museum
The brainchild of Dutch entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Jacob Gelt Dekker, the Kura Hulanda Museum consists of 15 buildings that span more than 16,000 square feet and houses the world’s most extensive collection of slave-related artifacts and replicas as well as the largest
693. Curaçao’s Slave Trade Museum
The brainchild of Dutch entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Jacob Gelt Dekker, the Kura Hulanda Museum consists of 15 buildings that span more than 16,000 square feet and houses the world’s most extensive collection of slave-related artifacts and replicas as well as the largest
694. Curaçao’s Beloved Duo Penotti: Father Paul Brenneker and Poet Elis Juliana
Written by Ariadne Faries. My fascination with the work of Elis Juliana (1927-2013) and Father Paul Brenneker (1912-1996) began at 7 years old. It was inspired by their Sambumbu volumes [of folk books]. I longed to collaborate with them and contribute, become
694. Curaçao’s Beloved Duo Penotti: Father Paul Brenneker and Poet Elis Juliana
Written by Ariadne Faries. My fascination with the work of Elis Juliana (1927-2013) and Father Paul Brenneker (1912-1996) began at 7 years old. It was inspired by their Sambumbu volumes [of folk books]. I longed to collaborate with them and contribute, become
696. Curaçao’s Cultural Icon Elis Juliana
“Many say Elis Juliana embodies the heart of Curaçao. But to me, he represents much more than the heart: he’s Curaçao’s blood. He runs around all over the place (p’ariba p’abou): he meets with the homeless, he meets with academics.
696. Curaçao’s Cultural Icon Elis Juliana
“Many say Elis Juliana embodies the heart of Curaçao. But to me, he represents much more than the heart: he’s Curaçao’s blood. He runs around all over the place (p’ariba p’abou): he meets with the homeless, he meets with academics.
697. High School Graduation in Curaçao
High school graduation in Curaçao is probably the most nerve-wracking-slash-exhilarating experience you can possibly imagine… I mean, you study ridiculously hard ALL SENIOR YEAR preparing for your Central Schriftelijk Eindexamen (standardized final exams) – administered by the Netherlands. Mind you,
697. High School Graduation in Curaçao
High school graduation in Curaçao is probably the most nerve-wracking-slash-exhilarating experience you can possibly imagine… I mean, you study ridiculously hard ALL SENIOR YEAR preparing for your Central Schriftelijk Eindexamen (standardized final exams) – administered by the Netherlands. Mind you,
698. Curaçao Artist Francis Sling
Born and bred yu’i Kòrsou living in the Netherlands since 2000, Francis Sling (33) was recently commissioned to paint a mural for the International Youth Hostel Mandala in Xining, a small but up-and-coming tourist destination in China’s northwest Qinghai Province. The
698. Curaçao Artist Francis Sling
Born and bred yu’i Kòrsou living in the Netherlands since 2000, Francis Sling (33) was recently commissioned to paint a mural for the International Youth Hostel Mandala in Xining, a small but up-and-coming tourist destination in China’s northwest Qinghai Province. The
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
699. Curaçao Nostalgia
1000 Awesome Things about Curaçao was born out of nostalgia. Not the debilitating kind, the kind that empowers. I’ve spent my entire adult life in the US, yet still consider Curaçao ‘home’. It’s where I express my emotions in Papiamentu,
701. Curaçao’s Top Secret Beach
Klein Curaçao (Little Curacao) has recently made it into Caribbean Journal‘s “10 Secret Beaches in the Caribbean”!!! “The uninhabited islet of Klein Curaçao (“little Curaçao”) is actually home to the longest beach in Curaçao, eight miles away by boat from Curaçao’s southeastern end.
701. Curaçao’s Top Secret Beach
Klein Curaçao (Little Curacao) has recently made it into Caribbean Journal‘s “10 Secret Beaches in the Caribbean”!!! “The uninhabited islet of Klein Curaçao (“little Curaçao”) is actually home to the longest beach in Curaçao, eight miles away by boat from Curaçao’s southeastern end.
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 