Single breakdance battle competition in the streets of Downtown Otrabanda April 30, 2009

May 31st, 2009

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On the Kingdom day which is a national holiday, took place at Brionplein in Otrobanda a break dance battle competition. It started with preliminary rounds. Several serious break dance battle competition are usually held on Curacao. This time the winner of this battle was Turbo from Colombia.
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Catching fish with fishing net at Jan Thiel Bay

May 31st, 2009

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Catching fish for food or pleasure could be a timeless activity. On request of an American tourist, curacaopage went with the fisherman Romero Da Cosa Gomes, to make a film of the entire process when they caught a school of fish with fishing net at Jan Thiel Bay.

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Ricciotti ensemble and Izaline Calister on tour through the Netherland, Curacao and Aruba

March 22nd, 2009

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They choose Curacao and Aruba in the year 2008.The group of forty musicians goal is to bring symphonic music in places, where you normally do not hear. The orchestra had some sixty performance during their trip.This performance took place near Forti at Boca Sami. Courtesy of Curacao Page.

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Grand Carnival Farewell Parade of February 24, 2009

March 22nd, 2009

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The carnival season closes with one last parade. Night time march with sparking lights, the King Momo is burned at midnight.

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Children’s Carnival Parade February 15, 2009

March 22nd, 2009

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In the evening we headed out to the children carnival parade. In the festivities of the carnival in Curacao there is a special place created for the participation of the children, who have their own Queen of Carnival.

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Curacao Grand Carnival Parade of February 18, 2009

March 22nd, 2009

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Curacao carnival is a celebration in a class of it’s own. Spectators along the streets and with an impressive series of colorful dancing groups, was dancing on the rhythm of Tumba, the official carnival music.

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Curacao Teen Parade February 20, 2009

March 22nd, 2009

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The months of January and February of 2009 was marked with the most popular festivals of the island.The inhabitants of Curacao invite you to participate in his biggest carnival festival for the year of 2010.

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The King of fish from Boca Sami

August 8th, 2008

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Boca Sami is a quiet fishermen’s village. Family ties are very tight. When you are in Curacao do not forget to ask for the King of Fish, John Damaskus.

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Luigi and the Piquete band

August 8th, 2008

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Once again applause for Luigi and the Piquete band, they give a good presentation in the concert of El Chaval and Luis Minguel on the island of Curacao.

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Tony Konga and his Bachata band

August 8th, 2008

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Tony Konga was also on stage, in the concert of Luis Minguel and El Chaval. A nice performance by Tony Konga and his band.

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