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Grand Final Tumba Contest

A young participant at 'Un canto na Aruba su Himno y Bandera' festival which means 'A song to our Anthem and Flag'. This festival is dedicated to the national anthem and flag day which is celebrated on March 18th.

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Arubus Stop Carnival Village, Bernhardstraat, San Nicolas, Aruba

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The Grand Final Tumba Contest is an important music competition and an official event in Aruba's Carnival.

Originally from Africa with a Caribbean influence, the Tumba music played during the Carnival has the rhythm of the “tambu” which is a tambour with a 6/8 beat. This event features local bands and singers competing for the Tumba King or Queen title with their original musical compositions and lyrics.

Grand Final Tumba Contest

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