Aruba’s ‘Carnaval’ season has officially made its comeback and we are very excited, to say the least! With the recent (and long-anticipated) announcement of the return of Aruba’s Carnival, we felt it was the perfect time to share a little Aruba Carnival 101 knowledge, for those of you who have not yet experienced the most … Continue reading “Aruba Carnaval is Back, Celebrating 69 Years!”
Carnival Throwback: Colorful Costumes of the Last Decade
Carnival is here – Aruba’s biggest and most colorful party of the year! The One Happy Island celebrates their 66th carnival celebration in 2020, and as per usual, the Aruban community is happily enjoying every moment leading up to the grand parades. In honor of Aruba’s Carnival Season, I thought it would be fun for … Continue reading “Carnival Throwback: Colorful Costumes of the Last Decade”
Papiamento Words People Say During Aruba’s Carnival
Experiencing carnival in Aruba is a total bucket list must-do. Whether you’re in it, or watching from behind the barricades, the festive vibes are absolutely contagious. Step up your game and dazzle fellow Aruba lovers with your carnival knowledge by learning this colorful celebration’s lingo. Discover 16 Papiamento words and phrases that are commonly used … Continue reading “Papiamento Words People Say During Aruba’s Carnival”
A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 65!
The colorful whirlwind known as Carnival has passed us by in a blink of an eye, yes… Aruba’s favorite time of year has sadly come to an end! Carnival came and conquered. Leaving all of Aruba in dire need of a week-long siesta (well, for some us at least). If you unfortunately did not catch … Continue reading “A Glimpse of Aruba’s Carnival 65!”
Photo by Aruba Art Fair
Authentic Aruba: One Artistic Island
“The art of a people is a true mirror to their minds.” ~ Jawaharlal Nehru Aruba has always been a land dedicated to bold, bright, passionate, artistic expression. It’s such a beautiful place that inspiration can, literally, be found everywhere. From the brightly colored buildings that line the main street downtown, to the indescribable colors that … Continue reading “Authentic Aruba: One Artistic Island”
Local Spotlight (Carnival Edition): Sergio Silvia
Sergio Silva was born during Carnival season 43 years ago. That fact might explain why he’s got music pulsing in his veins and pounding in his heart. Sergio has lived his entire life in front of a backdrop of music. Sergio laughs when he recalls how frustrated his parents used to be his inability to … Continue reading “Local Spotlight (Carnival Edition): Sergio Silvia”
Authentic Aruba: Carnival
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”
Your Guide to Aruba’s Carnival Celebration in 2019!
This year marks Aruba’s 65th Carnival Celebration (Yay!). To help you celebrate this annual cultural affair, I’ve compiled some helpful resources and insights on Carnival in Aruba to guide you all the way till last lap. Below you will find a list of recommended Carnival events to attend. I’ll also be sharing some Aruba carnival insights, … Continue reading “Your Guide to Aruba’s Carnival Celebration in 2019!”