Posts Tagged: Elizabeth Francisco
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’) =
748. Curaçao’s Female Head Art
Our Lensu di Kabes (headscarf) is a fascinating African tradition nearly extinct due to modern hair straightening and relaxing techniques (who’d voluntarily cover up their expensive hairdos?!) But back in the 19th and 20th century, Lensu di Kabes would communicate a woman’s story,
748. Curaçao’s Female Head Art
Our Lensu di Kabes (headscarf) is a fascinating African tradition nearly extinct due to modern hair straightening and relaxing techniques (who’d voluntarily cover up their expensive hairdos?!) But back in the 19th and 20th century, Lensu di Kabes would communicate a woman’s story,
846. English Movies Dubbed in Spanish!
Mostly on Venevisión, our most popular Venezuelan import. Allow me to explain. These are English movies. Loosely interpreted in dubbed Spanish. Sometimes with loosely interpreted English subtitles. Bruce Weeellis es duro de matar en su cine millionario, Arma Mortal… Remember?!
846. English Movies Dubbed in Spanish!
Mostly on Venevisión, our most popular Venezuelan import. Allow me to explain. These are English movies. Loosely interpreted in dubbed Spanish. Sometimes with loosely interpreted English subtitles. Bruce Weeellis es duro de matar en su cine millionario, Arma Mortal… Remember?!
876. Papia Awesome Lifesaver!
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk ? Just grab them from the frishidère! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, go wear a strèplès
876. Papia Awesome Lifesaver!
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk ? Just grab them from the frishidère! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, go wear a strèplès
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
907. Curaçao’s Evil Eye Protection
We buy these little packets filled with blous (blue powder) at the drugstore. Many mothers rub blous under their newborns’ feet to protect them against Oyada (Evil Eye). Others rub blous in their hair, between their buttocks. Some even shower
907. Curaçao’s Evil Eye Protection
We buy these little packets filled with blous (blue powder) at the drugstore. Many mothers rub blous under their newborns’ feet to protect them against Oyada (Evil Eye). Others rub blous in their hair, between their buttocks. Some even shower
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
929. Curaçao’s Love / Hate Relationship with Sarantonio (Saint Anthony)
Saint Anthony is the most popular saint on Curacao. Commonly known as “Sarantonio” or “Toni”, his image or statue is richly decorated with fruits, bread and sometimes even bottles of Rum. He tends to over-promise and under-deliver and likes to
936. Ladies, Wear Green in Curaçao!
When a girl wears the color green, a typical gai di Kòrsou says: “He eh asina mes ba keda dushi…! Korda ora bo hecha!” “He eh you’re already hot like that…! Can’t even imagine what’ll happen when you ripen!”
936. Ladies, Wear Green in Curaçao!
When a girl wears the color green, a typical gai di Kòrsou says: “He eh asina mes ba keda dushi…! Korda ora bo hecha!” “He eh you’re already hot like that…! Can’t even imagine what’ll happen when you ripen!”
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
942. Curaçao Cold Season Necessity: Camphor Squares!
Whether we like it or not, we were sent to elementary school with menthol-scented Camphor squares pinned to the inside of our t-shirts during cold season… You know, to ward off germs.
952. Curaçao’s Nail Art
Eraser-pencils are often used as typing aids. But we’re really curious about “wiping” aids… Please share if you know?
952. Curaçao’s Nail Art
Eraser-pencils are often used as typing aids. But we’re really curious about “wiping” aids… Please share if you know?
990. Papiamentu Orthography: Rilèks
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk? Just grab them from the frizjidèl! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, wear a strèplès brisièl…
990. Papiamentu Orthography: Rilèks
You want zürkol, mayonès, mòster òf kètsup on your hòdòk? Just grab them from the frizjidèl! If your Mènèdjer finds you rilèksing at the kòmpuiter, he’ll say “no chèlèlè na ofisina!” Don’t be no ñèñè, wear a strèplès brisièl…
983. Curaçao’s Hollywood!
Home to unspoiled spectacular nature (flamingos!), colorful plantation houses (Landhuis Jan Kok, Landhuis Daniel), picturesque cove beaches with amazing underwater experiences (Playa PortoMari, Playa Daaibooi, Cas Abou Beach), the spectacular St. Willibrordus Church, a soccer field, a shady windblown cactus tree…
983. Curaçao’s Hollywood!
Home to unspoiled spectacular nature (flamingos!), colorful plantation houses (Landhuis Jan Kok, Landhuis Daniel), picturesque cove beaches with amazing underwater experiences (Playa PortoMari, Playa Daaibooi, Cas Abou Beach), the spectacular St. Willibrordus Church, a soccer field, a shady windblown cactus tree…
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