Recently the Wall Street Journal published an article about the 10th anniversary of the recognition of Papiamento as official language. In May 2003 Aruba declared Papiamento, next to Dutch, as its official language, after Papiamento has been the native tongue on Aruba for more than 300 years. More details and facts can be read in this article.
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Celebrate Belgium’s National Day today at Taste of Belgium Restaurant Aruba
July 21st is the day that Belgium celebrates their national flag and anthem day and of course Aruba’s Taste of Belgium Restaurant can’t let that day pass by without celebrating this day with all Belgium’s on the island and everyone who would like to join them. This year is extra special since King Albert II is abdicating in favor of his son Prince Phillipe. The chef of Taste of Belgium came up with a special King’s crowing brunch that will be served between 11am and 5pm.
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Aruba to host -for the first time- the Junior Latin American Baseball League Series
Starting today Aruba will be the host of the Junior Latin American Baseball League, this will be the first time in Aruba’s history. Last year Aruba won the Junior Latin American League games and consequently represented Latin American at the World Series. Aruba’s teams are positive and mentioned to do their utmost to win this year’s championships again.
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International Festival of Dance announced by Cas di Cultura Aruba
From August 5 till August 10, Aruba’s Cas di Cultura will be hosting an International Festival of Dance with workshops and performances by Andraina and Leonid Kozlov, Christine Dakin and Tommie Waheed Evans. Workshops will be given daily and the festival will end with a gala performance on August 10.
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Aruba’s Rebecca Roos film By Her Hand showed on Belize International Film Festival
Local producer and director Rebecca Roos is proud that her film was chosen to show on the Belize International Film Festival that took place last week. By her Hand is a documentary about the contributions of nine woman to improve the socioeconomic and cultural landscape of Aruba.
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