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style, rooted in the blend of rhythms from various cultures, embodies the distinct characteristics. It features its own rhythm and vitality—sometimes melancholic, usually cheerful, occasionally turbulent yet relaxing, predominantly romantic, and expressive. Notably, Aruban music carries discernible traces of the following influences:
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turned out onto a plate, after having cooled down a bit, cut like a cake and served. For convenience, instead of the hollowed-out, round Edam cheese, which gives the dish its typical taste and soft pink color, a tin baking sheet is lined with slices of Gouda cheese. Similarly to the ayaca, the keshi yená is often served as an
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The CineAruba foundation, established in 2010, strives to supports the sustainable growth of the local film industry by providing multidisciplinary workshops, producing original feature-length movies and short films, and promoting cultural awareness. CineAruba's endeavors have garnered 5 film awards
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This holidays is widely celebrated, with both pagan and Christian symbols that reflect the influences of the Arawak natives and the Spanish missionaries, respectively. This festival is no longer as widely practiced, nowadays, the rooster is omitted, and only the calabash and a plastic rooster serves
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Oreo, BMW, and Basic One play a crucial role in preserving the Afro-Caribbean musical tradition introduced by Caribbean migrants in the first half of the twentieth century. The younger generation of musicians, including professionals, semi-professionals, and amateurs, infuse rock, reggae, rock, and
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Day) on June 24. In the past, it involved lighting bonfires on the eve of St. John's day, signaling the upcoming holiday. Bonfires were fueled by the remains of the previous year's harvest, a practice symbolizing preparation for the new growing season. Men, fueled by singing and music, used to leap
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The origins of beliefs and superstitions in Aruba can be traced back to pre-Columbian times when indigenous peoples inhabited the island. However, after 1820, when the indigenous population disappeared, their cultural heritage and beliefs were lost. Subsequently, with the arrival of African slaves
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cuisine shares similarities with dishes from other Caribbean islands and Venezuela, but it also possesses its own distinct character. Over the course of history, these islands changed ownership multiple times and were inhabited by diverse races, each contributing to the development of the culture,
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The current Aruban population is the product of cultural and racial blending, evident in the diverse influences shaping Aruban music. Little is known about the music of the initial indigenous inhabitants. Aruban music is often seen as a creation of the later island residents. This unique musical
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is placed on top. The banana leaf is closed and made into a small, neat package, which is wrapped in a second leaf and then tied with packing string and boiled in boiling water. The prepared ayacas are then allowed to cool. Shortly before serving, the ayaca is warmed up and eaten stripped of the
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is soaked and then stripped of the red wax layer and filled with a meat or fish filling, including capers, raisins, plums and olives. In a well-fitting form it is then prepared in a bain marie or put in the oven. The heat softens the cheese rind. At the end of the baking time, the keshi yená is
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and later settled in Brazil, were granted permission by the Netherlands to establish themselves on the islands. They had to leave Brazil during that period. The arrival of these Sephardic Jews, some of whom were affluent, greatly enriched Curaçao's cuisine with the finest Spanish and Portuguese
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after the beginning of Spring, sets the date for the first day of Carnival day. To find the first Carnival Day, you count back seven weeks or 47 days before Easter. Carnival officially kicks off on a Sunday. Easter can fall as early as March 22 or as late as April 25. As a result, Carnival is
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Chinese sailors, originally part of their own oil fleet, decided to settle in Curaçao and opened restaurants, a tradition often seen in Chinese communities worldwide. In the 1970s, the first Chinese restaurants, like Dragon Phoenix in 1971 and Kowloon in 1975, were established in Aruba.
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A persistent belief advises against fishing or swimming on St. John's Day due to strong northeast trade winds. In Aruba, the celebration takes the form of Dera Gai, an Aruban harvest festival and cultural event featuring traditional song and dance. Songs were played by violin, guitar,
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played a pivotal role in boosting the game's popularity within the colony. Beyon the colony, the introduction of baseball to Aruba was facilitated by Venezuelan immigrants and sailors on Venezuelan fishing boats, with notable figures like Felix Garrido, the grandfather of
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One noteworthy aspect was their mastery of combining sweet and sour ingredients, including capers, dried plums, olives, and raisins, in a single dish, which created a unique flavor that required an acquired taste to appreciate. They also introduced the cooking method
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As previously mentioned, many elements commonly associated with the Antilles can also be found in Venezuela and other Caribbean islands, albeit with some variations. Local cuisine often features the use of regional papaya-based hot sauces, locally known as
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In 1955, different clubs and districts came together for the inaugural public Aruba Carnival, featuring the first official Carnival queen. The traditional Grand Parades were introduced in 1957. On November 11, 1966, at 11:11 am, the
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Typically, a group of five or six people, though more can join, engages in these rituals. Accompanied by a singer, they go door-to-door, offering New Year's wishes through repetitive songs. The chorus includes the phrase
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The Arawak people also adopted some of the Spaniards' food practices, including the use of pork fat. Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the indigenous people cooked their food by boiling, steaming, roasting
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wooden stirring stick and iron pots for making funchi. Black slaves were given the most economical food by their masters. This typically did not include fresh meat or fish. Instead, they ate salted
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dish made from the stomachs and hooves of cattle or goat. This stew, like so many other local specialties, is quite expensive. A thinner variant of this is also made, known as
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and cut into small pieces. Capers, raisins, plums, olives and most of the sankocho ingredients are added later and the whole thing is simmered over a low heat. Finally,
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From the Americans stationed here during the Second World War, the local population learned to enjoy Coca-Cola and developed a taste for various bottled soft drinks.
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Central Bureau of Statistics indicate that in 2022, the population of Aruba consists of individuals from 138 different countries and represents 99 different
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plantations made significant contributions to Caribbean cuisine. One important contribution was the banana, which has become a crucial part of our cuisine.
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emerging as the focal point. The Main Street of San Nicolas features vibrant art murals created by both local talents and renowned international artists.
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over the flames, but this custom faded due to concerns about fire safety. Nowadays, fires are lit all over the island on St. John the Baptist Day itself.
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In the traditional Dera Gai ritual, a hole is dug, and a rooster is placed inside with only its head protruding often covered with a green or dried
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Football (or Soccer) is the dominant sport on the island. Many football pitches (fields) are available for the youth to practice this sport. The
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The Aruban tourism industry dates to the 1930s when the first commercial airline landed on Aruba and a guest house was established in
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hip-hop into the evolving Aruban musical landscape. Aruban musical landscape. The heightened interest in South American rhythms like
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during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, some African beliefs and superstitions became integrated into the culture, known as
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culinary influences, giving it a distinct and more refined character compared to other Caribbean islands and South American regions.
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African folk music, characterized by rhythmic patterns, especially through the widespread use of drum and other rhythmic instruments
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fillings and how to use cheese as a sandwich filling. The consumption of potatoes and canned vegetables also became more common.
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In the 1930s, baseball on Aruba was initially limited to United States expatriates residing in the colony and working for Lago.
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After the abolition of slavery, Asian immigrants arrived on other Caribbean islands, bringing with them leafy vegetables like
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soup. Yambo can be as simple or rich as one would like. A rich yambo contains cured meat and pig tail, fish, cheese,
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and Tumba festival. Much like Trinidad, Curaçao, and Aruba, these celebrations include competitions to crown the
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Every year, Carnival (the big parade) is celebrated on a different date. The timing of Carnival is determined by
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Former Sheraton Hotel (1960–1979) beside Aruba's largest hotel, formerly Concord (1977), now RIU Hotel (2007).
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have also made significant contributions to this vibrant musical tradition. An Aruban singer and composer,
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European music from the 19th-century Romantic era, notably influenced by Spanish and Viennese styles
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Upon the arrival of the Spaniards in the Caribbean islands, they recognized the value of crops like
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In Aruban music, a fusion of tradition and modernity has emerged, by musicians like Ivan Jansen,
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The inaugural Art Fair in September 2016 marked the beginning of Aruba's street art scene, with
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is a traditional celebration in Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire, particularly associated with
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The indigenous people made flat cakes from cassava or corn, while the Africans introduced
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is added. Foreign visitors sometimes call the stewed mondongo the "Antillean pepperpot".
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sailors, stayed in Curaçao. When they left after the war, they left behind dishes like
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banana leaves. Ayacas are made and eaten during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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The black slaves in the Caribbean introduced their cooking methods, including using
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is a traditional Aruban breakfast or snack filled with chicken, beef, tuna, conch,
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Blom, Jan Dirk; Poulina, Igmar T.; van Gellecum, Trevor L.; Hoek, Hans W. (2015).
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In 1971, Tumba was officially designated as the national style for the annual
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The New Year celebration in Aruba also includes a cultural tradition known as
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Who is Aruban?: Social Integration and Nation-Building in Aruba, 1924-2001
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An example of a superstition that aligns with the pagan belief of Brua is
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is a typical example of a soup as a main course. In addition to fresh and
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The Allied victory of World War II was commemorated by a large parade in
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The African slaves brought to the Caribbean by the Spaniards to work on
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celebrated between February 1 and March 7. Following Carnival, there's
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with a three-fourths rhythm accented on the second beat. Lastly, the
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III. Caribbean and South American origin (melody, form, and rhythm)
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fabric of the island, known internationally as "One Happy Island".
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Fruit and vegetable market at Paardenbaai harbor in Aruba (n.d.)
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with barges that arrived loaded with fruit from Venezuela (1930)
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Art deco influences with the establishment of the oil industry (
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Grupo Folklorico Arubano; Debrot, Raymundo; Tromp, Ito (1967),
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music into a modern cross-over genre, giving rise to Aruban
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Impact from neighboring countries and the Caribbean islands.
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similar to what merengue does in the Dominican Republic,
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spirit, contributing to the island's modern character.
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The Aruban waltz, exemplified by the national anthem
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Here, distinctions are made in Aruban musical styles:
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to cook their food. They also brought tools like the
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has also participated in many International events.
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Index

Aruban culture
Aruba
Iberian Peninsula
missionary
Eighty Years' War (1621–1648)
Aruba
mercantile

City Hall

Hotel Colombia
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Dormer
Weststraat 15
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Lago Oil and Transport Company

Oranjestad
SIDS
socio-ecological
sociocultural
Curaçao
Aruba
Bonaire
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Netherlands

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