In the book ‘Carnival in Aruba: History and Meaning in Aruba’s Bacchanal’, Victoria M. Razak describes Carnival as a way to ‘suspend the rules of everyday life with a mask and a costume’. She goes on to describe the phenomenon of Carnival as ‘a time out of time’ when people can indulge in behavior that is ordinarily … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: Carnival”
A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 64!
Were you sadly not in Aruba to take part in the island’s most COLORFUL, GRAND AFFAIR of the year? Or perhaps you were lucky enough to partake in the festivities yet are already going through Carnival withdrawal? That’s okay! Just remember, there’s always next year! In the meantime to help bring you those infectious, happy … Continue reading “A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 64!”
Discover Carnival in Aruba
With Carnival already well under way our team at VisitAruba feels it is the perfect time to share a little Aruba Carnival 101 knowledge, for those of you who have not yet experienced this colorful, grand affair. Carnival on Aruba is not just a one day, one week or even one month event. During January, … Continue reading “Discover Carnival in Aruba”