Archive for the 'Culture' Category


Does Stacking Up Stones and Rocks Bring Luck and Fortune? Keep your hands off those rocks!!

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Reported by Melissa De Veer: A disturbing trend caught fire just a few years ago, and it is still going strong. Unfortunately, more and more of the beautiful rugged North Coast landscape is being scarred by people stacking stones, pebbles and rocks on top of each other, and on top existing rocks.

The question is [...]


Divi’s Jazz Quartet delivers a sunset concert every Sunday

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

One of Aruba’s truly simple pleasures requires nothing more than hanging out at Divi Mega Resort, right by beach bar to listen to the Divi Jazz Quartet, on any given Sunday afternoon.
The quartet plays music which could easily be described as feet in Aruba, head in the sky!  While resort patrons sip on their long, [...]


Curacao Dia di Himno Y Bandera celebrated at the Renaissance Marketplace

Friday, July 1st, 2011

On Saturday July 2nd Renaissance Marketplace will celebrate the National Day of Curacao hosting an evening dedicated to the culture & tradition of our sister island.
For the past six years, a special committee aptly named Celebracion dia di Curacao, has dedicated efforts toward cultural exchange and mutual appreciation among the neighboring nations, resulting in the [...]


Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba unveils its Summer Vacation Program

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Aruba’s Archeological Museum unveiled its Summer Vacation Program recently presenting the public with a diverse array of youth-oriented activities.
Parents are hereby encouraged to enroll their children in order to broaden their horizons in the Summer and put the time spent on vacation to good use, into physical activity and cultural enrichment
The modern, state of the [...]


Artist Timothy Charles and a group of young artists to create a giant mural

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Aruba’s Archeological Museum revealed an ambitious artistic project coming into the parking lot of Kong Hing Supermarket located just across the street from the museum.
While the market donated the wall, local artist Timothy Charles was recruited by the museum to develop a mural, and execute it with the help of budding local artists from Oranjestad [...]


La Cabana Hosts a Cultural Experience

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

With the intention to promote Aruba’s culture and provide more entertainment to resort guests, the Food & Beverage Department of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club introduced a monthly traditional night, filled with culture, music, food & drink at the Pata Pata pool bar.
On June 24th, this cultural night coincided with Saint John’s celebration, Dera [...]


Fundacion Respeta Bida…Semper Corda would like to extend its heartfelt thanks

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Fundacion Respeta Bida…Semper Corda would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all the Government instances, in particular the Ministry of General Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and Education, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Social Affairs and Culture, the Ministry of Integration, Infrastructure and Environment,  corporations, banks, hotels, airlines, store directors, agencies, school children and, [...]


Island Temptations Magazine brings readers the charms of San Nicolas

Monday, June 27th, 2011

The Summer 2011 edition of Island Temptations is now available online (www.island-temptations.com) and on shelves at island resorts, hotels, local cafes, restaurants, retail outlets, and Ling & Sons Super Center.  This edition’s theme is “San Nicolas Risin’,” with articles dedicated to the culture of the sunrise side of the island.
“San Nicolas has so many dimensions, [...]


Art Rules Aruba 2011 is around the corner, over 200 kids have applied and the Pancake Gallery Foundation is exited to launch this year’s program taking place from July 11th till July 31st 2011

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Over the past months Aruba has had the chance to read and learn a lot about this years Educational Arts Program, Art Rules Aruba. From all the teachers that are coming, to the scholarships to the sponsorships, one can assume that Art Rules Aruba will once again be an experience not to be missed.
As the [...]


Photography is not a moment that you show; it’s a story that you share! Art Rules Aruba 2011 from July 11 to July 31st!!

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Photography is not a moment that you show; it’s a story that you share! Art Rules Aruba 2011 from July 11 to July 31st!!
Do you have a passion for photography, an interest in pictures or simple like to snap shots? Then Art Rules Aruba is looking for you!!! Introducing the Art Rules Aruba Photography workshops [...]