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ktziff · 05-10-2011, 11:15 AM

I read on another board that the Bon Bini Festival was temporarily closed in April.....can anyone tell me if it's back on yet? Can't seem to find any other info.....

Thanks

LLD217 · 06-02-2011, 09:12 PM

Has anyone gone to the Bon Bini Festival? For those who have, what is it like?

*Arubalisa* · 06-02-2011, 09:14 PM

It seems that no one has an answer. I will try to inquire about it when I am on the island in a few weeks.

Chadd · 06-02-2011, 11:09 PM

We were there in November and it was the week they had the "children's show". I'm sure the parents enjoyed it, not so much for most other people.

danadog56 · 06-03-2011, 12:41 PM

funny, for all the years we have been going to aruba i have never been to the festival.....now i may never get the chance....

ktziff · 06-13-2011, 03:18 PM

Just got back from 2 weeks in paradise.........our 35th trip to AUA!

Happy to report that the Bon Bini festival is back on......they have recently re-vamped the show, and it is a lot of fun! Plenty of music, singining and dancing! We had a great time and the kids loved it as well!

*Andrea J.* · 06-13-2011, 04:20 PM

thank you.
is it still same place and time?

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Originally Posted by ktziff

Just got back from 2 weeks in paradise.........our 35th trip to AUA!

Happy to report that the Bon Bini festival is back on......they have recently re-vamped the show, and it is a lot of fun! Plenty of music, singining and dancing! We had a great time and the kids loved it as well!

ktziff · 06-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Yep, same place same time...........every Tuesday- doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7 pm!

*Andrea J.* · 06-13-2011, 06:30 PM

BON BINI FESTIVAL
The Bon Bini Festival takes place every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the outdoor courtyard of historical Fort Zoutman. An engaging emcee introduces traditionally-costumed folkloric dancers, local musical genres such as the mazurka and the waltz, and instruments such as the cuarta (four-stringed rhythmic guitar), wiri, raspu, and caja di orgel, affectionately called the “ting-a-ling box”. Originally from Italy and first made on Aruba in 1938, this barrel organ is a cylinder of a few thousand nails spaced various heights and distances apart and plays different songs with the turn of a handle. The rhythmic music of the steel pan, originally developed in the English Caribbean from oil drums, also adds a touch of local color. The works of talented artists and artisans are on sale as are authentic culinary specialties.

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ktziff Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13	Bon Bini Festival I read on another board that the Bon Bini Festival was temporarily closed in April.....can anyone tell me if it's back on yet? Can't seem to find any other info..... Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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LLD217 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4	Bon Bini Festival Has anyone gone to the Bon Bini Festival? For those who have, what is it like? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	It seems that no one has an answer. I will try to inquire about it when I am on the island in a few weeks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	We were there in November and it was the week they had the "children's show". I'm sure the parents enjoyed it, not so much for most other people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	funny, for all the years we have been going to aruba i have never been to the festival.....now i may never get the chance.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!

06-13-2011, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
ktziff Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13	Bon Bini Fest Just got back from 2 weeks in paradise.........our 35th trip to AUA! Happy to report that the Bon Bini festival is back on......they have recently re-vamped the show, and it is a lot of fun! Plenty of music, singining and dancing! We had a great time and the kids loved it as well! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-13-2011, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
ktziff Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 13	Yep, same place same time...........every Tuesday- doors open at 6:30, show begins at 7 pm! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

06-13-2011, 06:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,252 Images: 80	BON BINI FESTIVAL The Bon Bini Festival takes place every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the outdoor courtyard of historical Fort Zoutman. An engaging emcee introduces traditionally-costumed folkloric dancers, local musical genres such as the mazurka and the waltz, and instruments such as the cuarta (four-stringed rhythmic guitar), wiri, raspu, and caja di orgel, affectionately called the “ting-a-ling box”. Originally from Italy and first made on Aruba in 1938, this barrel organ is a cylinder of a few thousand nails spaced various heights and distances apart and plays different songs with the turn of a handle. The rhythmic music of the steel pan, originally developed in the English Caribbean from oil drums, also adds a touch of local color. The works of talented artists and artisans are on sale as are authentic culinary specialties. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.