Remembering Gilberto François (Betico) Croes January 25, 1938 – November 26, 1986 “Si mi cai na caminda, gara e bandera y sigui cu e lucha.” “If I fall down along the way, grab the flag and continue the battle.” ~ Betico Croes Will you be on the island for this special local holiday on January … Continue reading “Remembering Betico Croes – The Father of the Aruban Nation”
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!”
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Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning
A true symbol of pride and culture for the Aruban community is our ‘BANDERA’ – a.k.a Aruba’s ‘flag.’ The National Anthem and Flag of Aruba are a set of twins, as they were both adopted at the same time, back in 1976 under the leading guidance and push by the famous, Gilberto Francois ‘Betico’ Croes. … Continue reading “Aruba Pride: the Aruban Flag and its Symbolic Meaning”