Posts Tagged: Monique Gomes Casseres
713. Orange Kingdom
April 30, 2013 marked a particularly historic day for the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Willem Alexander of the House of Orange-Nassau became our first king in 123 years as his mother, Queen Beatrix — the third successive Dutch queen to abdicate — ended her 33-year
713. Orange Kingdom
April 30, 2013 marked a particularly historic day for the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Willem Alexander of the House of Orange-Nassau became our first king in 123 years as his mother, Queen Beatrix — the third successive Dutch queen to abdicate — ended her 33-year
730. Curaçao’s Thanksgiving Parade
Our annual harvest festival, Seú, dates back to the 17th century when slaves would gather together in the kunuku (countryside) to pick the harvest at the end of growing season. A good harvest consisted of sorghum stalks, pumpkins, peanuts, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables. Some
730. Curaçao’s Thanksgiving Parade
Our annual harvest festival, Seú, dates back to the 17th century when slaves would gather together in the kunuku (countryside) to pick the harvest at the end of growing season. A good harvest consisted of sorghum stalks, pumpkins, peanuts, watermelons, cucumbers, peppers, and other vegetables. Some
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
731. Curaçao Drought
“Our nature is rugged… rough… and not just around the edges. Her charm lies in her resilience. She is what she is. She resembles our temperament… authentic, but not always welcoming.” – Writer, poet, painter, Curaçao culture fiend, Philip A. Rademaker
755. Curaçao’s Carnival in the Sky
We spend most of our childhood running around outdoors, soaking up the sun and cherishing life’s simple pleasures: flying kites (fli, ironically pron: flee), spinning tops (trom), filling our dad’s socks with marbles (ninichi, pron: neeneechee) and dominating the gutter in front of our classrooms during school
755. Curaçao’s Carnival in the Sky
We spend most of our childhood running around outdoors, soaking up the sun and cherishing life’s simple pleasures: flying kites (fli, ironically pron: flee), spinning tops (trom), filling our dad’s socks with marbles (ninichi, pron: neeneechee) and dominating the gutter in front of our classrooms during school
757. Writer and Performer Nydia Ecury
TANKATAN Muhé ta fuerte, no preokupá. Bala di elastik. Bent’abou bula lanta buska konsuelo den trabou i otro soketadanan igual; bula lanta bolbe kanta bida su kansion, sigui balia na su kadans. Dal laga lembe! Hisa pushi tira riba kachó,
757. Writer and Performer Nydia Ecury
TANKATAN Muhé ta fuerte, no preokupá. Bala di elastik. Bent’abou bula lanta buska konsuelo den trabou i otro soketadanan igual; bula lanta bolbe kanta bida su kansion, sigui balia na su kadans. Dal laga lembe! Hisa pushi tira riba kachó,
768. Carnival di Banda Bou
Carnival di Banda Bou, our mom-and-pop version of Carnival is my personal favorite. Wholesome and homemade not cluttered with sponsorships and ads — one big happy family parading in front of each others’ houses decked out in pretty costumes.
768. Carnival di Banda Bou
Carnival di Banda Bou, our mom-and-pop version of Carnival is my personal favorite. Wholesome and homemade not cluttered with sponsorships and ads — one big happy family parading in front of each others’ houses decked out in pretty costumes.
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
785. Curaçao’s Obsession with Dutch Royalty
Our fine boss lady, Queen Beatrix (75), just announced that she’ll be abdicating the throne after 33 years… ending 123 years of female throne domination… just so my childhood crush, Prince Willem Alexander, can become King on Koninginnedag (world famous
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
863. Playa Porto Marie
My mind zooms to PortoMari’s crystal clear blue calm warm water, pristine sand, colorful fish and delicious pinda sous (drizzled over my french fries or Indonesian-style bami noodles) whenever I get hit in the face by a cold wind gust,
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
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
917. Curaçao “Familiarismo” is Everywhere
“We met Pedro Osepa commonly known as “Doei” (short for: Dushi). Doei owned a gas station at Calota in Bándabou when we still had to pump gas by hand. Doei told us he worked as a photographer for La Prensa
917. Curaçao “Familiarismo” is Everywhere
“We met Pedro Osepa commonly known as “Doei” (short for: Dushi). Doei owned a gas station at Calota in Bándabou when we still had to pump gas by hand. Doei told us he worked as a photographer for La Prensa
945. Curaçao Poetry by Heske Levisson Zelermyer
Curaçao We made love you and I My eyes absorbed your beauty I loved every moment in your arms And felt my climax growing You filled me with a love so deep I fought for perpetuation We made love you
945. Curaçao Poetry by Heske Levisson Zelermyer
Curaçao We made love you and I My eyes absorbed your beauty I loved every moment in your arms And felt my climax growing You filled me with a love so deep I fought for perpetuation We made love you
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
969. The Tale of Compa Nanzi and the Spotted Cow (Kompa Nanzi i e Baka Pintá)
The king Shon Arei (“Shon” is a respectful form of address, like Sir or Madam) had a large piece of land filled with stinging nettles. He could do nothing with the land. So he went looking for someone to weed
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 