Posts Tagged: Curacao
829. Curaçao’s Confusing Cacti
Acquiring the art/science of differentiating between Kadushi and Datu cactii is crucial if you’re yu’i Kòrsou. Americans avoid this issue altogether, referring to all of these long cylindrical cactii as “Candle”. Look, it’s okay, we’re not judging, in fact, the
829. Curaçao’s Confusing Cacti
Acquiring the art/science of differentiating between Kadushi and Datu cactii is crucial if you’re yu’i Kòrsou. Americans avoid this issue altogether, referring to all of these long cylindrical cactii as “Candle”. Look, it’s okay, we’re not judging, in fact, the
830. Curaçao’s Word of the Week
Back when we were growing up in the 80s Fundashon Promové Balor Positivo (Foundation to Promote Positive Values) would publish a “Palabra di Siman” (Word of the Week) in our Monday newspapers. A single motivational word to get us all
830. Curaçao’s Word of the Week
Back when we were growing up in the 80s Fundashon Promové Balor Positivo (Foundation to Promote Positive Values) would publish a “Palabra di Siman” (Word of the Week) in our Monday newspapers. A single motivational word to get us all
832. Curaçao Kitchens Drive Mosquitoes Insane
We lament our dry, arid climate and pray for rain… when we finally get some rain… we detest the seemingly ‘magical’ appearance of mosquitoes and flies. So our awesome problem-solving ancestors cooked up a plan to confuse the suckers, make their
832. Curaçao Kitchens Drive Mosquitoes Insane
We lament our dry, arid climate and pray for rain… when we finally get some rain… we detest the seemingly ‘magical’ appearance of mosquitoes and flies. So our awesome problem-solving ancestors cooked up a plan to confuse the suckers, make their
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
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
837. Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao – Music (Part 4 of 6)
Documentary filmmaker, Elizeth Labega (YouTube: “Tambú: Music and Dance of Curaçao”) explores the ‘forbidden’ nature of our indigenous music and dance. Imported from West Africa in the 1600s, Tambú music is made with a single skinned drum, a metal percussion
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
838. Netto Bar
Intensely dedicated to his bar and best known by his nomber chikí, Netto retired only after his health started deteriorating at 87. But he never let go of his dream. Even after retirement he continued to have one of his
841. Curaçao’s Rainbow Petes
Little hearts beat a little faster between mid-November and early December, fascinated but also a little scared, as Sanikolas and his Petes (helpers) dock their big steam ship (all the way from Spain!) in our Saint Anna Bay. Children keep
841. Curaçao’s Rainbow Petes
Little hearts beat a little faster between mid-November and early December, fascinated but also a little scared, as Sanikolas and his Petes (helpers) dock their big steam ship (all the way from Spain!) in our Saint Anna Bay. Children keep
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
842. This Salad
Tasha writes: “One of my favorite places to eat in Curaçao is Restaurant De Fles, near Post 5 (on Schottegatweg West, facing the oil refinery). Growing up my parents used to take us there all the time! We absolutely LOVED their
847. Curaçao’s Enviro-Sculptor Yubi Kirindongo
Famous for his shiny metal sculptures designed from discarded car parts (bumpers, hub caps, fenders, tires, etc), it all started 36 years ago, “someone was throwing away his bumper, so I decided to make it into a fence [gateway]. While
847. Curaçao’s Enviro-Sculptor Yubi Kirindongo
Famous for his shiny metal sculptures designed from discarded car parts (bumpers, hub caps, fenders, tires, etc), it all started 36 years ago, “someone was throwing away his bumper, so I decided to make it into a fence [gateway]. While
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
850. Green Car Washing
1. BOB Autowas: intelligent and environmentally friendly car washing adapts to the car’s level of dirt and dirt intensity decreasing energy, water and chemical input by 20%-40%. Geek out by watching this short video created by carwashTV.com. 2. Rasta Car
850. Green Car Washing
1. BOB Autowas: intelligent and environmentally friendly car washing adapts to the car’s level of dirt and dirt intensity decreasing energy, water and chemical input by 20%-40%. Geek out by watching this short video created by carwashTV.com. 2. Rasta Car
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
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