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Our past, present and future
In 2008, various commemorative events will take place, which are of significant value for the cultural development of Aruba. For this reason, the Government of Aruba proclaimed the year 2008 as the “National Year of Culture.” With this act, the Government of Aruba would like to direct attention to the importance of culture as part of the general education and development of people.
Listen to Jingle Cultura Full Suave (640KB, 40 Seconds) |
The slogan “Cultura ..., ful sve” is primarily used to capture the attention of the youth. The second phrase: “Nos pasado, presente y futuro” (Our past, present and future), says something about the word “culture.” The combination of these two phrases is an encounter of the “culture of the youth” in Aruba with the “culture of adults.” This refers to not only the culture of our ancestors, but also our present culture and what will eventually encompass “culture” for our future generations.
The logo represents the fact that we are opening the door of our home, Aruba. The door “saya cu djeki” (skirt and blouse) is open to receive and respect the culture of the various nationalities that have come to inhabit our island. However, at the same time, we are expecting them in return to respect and to preserve the Aruban culture. The winds are reflected by the waves in different colors, which symbolize the movement of the wind from the different part of the world.
Enjoy the Year of Culture!
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The quick-paced melody driven by guitar, accordion, rasp and drum beat signals the arrival of the Dande group of traveling musicians each New Years in Aruba. The inhabitants of the house are at once joyful and expectant as the singer begins to spin his own variation of an age-old song bespeaking of both blessings and the promise of opportunities for the coming year. |
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Music plays a central role in most Aruban celebrations, including its most vibrant of annual events, the month-long Carnival. True to the island's inclusive nature, no rhythm is left out of the mix with alternate playings of a powerful bass band beat, the traditional Caribbean Calypso - dripping in social commentary - the drum-driven Tumba and Aruba's own unique Simon sez-like message of Roadmarch tunes uplifting the spirits of both spectators and brilliantly costumed participants during parades, competitions and "jump up" street parties.
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| During the traditional St. John's celebration of Dera Gai, a rooster takes center stage in song and as a symbol of renewal. Aruba celebrates all these unqiue traditions and shares them with guests during the weekly Bonbini Festival, held at historic Fort Zoutman in downtown Oranjestad. |
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