The cultural holiday, dedicated to the birth of the great historical figure Gilberto Francois, “Betico” Croes, will include an official ceremony, cultural performances and events and activities held at community centers across the island.
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Aruba is proud of Jennifer Piter
Aruba is proud of its weight lifting athlete Jennifer Piter who has won five golden medals at two international tournaments.
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The history behind the Bacchanal: Aruba’s Carnival bible
What started as a school project turned into Aruba’s Carnival bible. The Bacchanal is currently Aruba’s official magazine of Carnival, but was originally created by Friedrich van der Hans as his graduation thesis.
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Line-up for the Children’s & Youth Calypso and Roadmarch contest announced
This year’s Aruba’s Children’s & Youth Calypso and Roadmarch contest will be bigger than last year’s competition. This year’s contest on Saturday January 18th will feature 14 participants in the children category and 12 participants in the youth category. The public is invited to show their support for all the participants.
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Prins & Panchos titles are awarded for Aruba’s Carnival season
The Prins and Panchos in the categories Child, Youth and Adult were elected during an evening filled with humoristic sketches where the contestant were trying to prove that they are worth becoming the next Prins and Pancho for Aruba’s Carnival 2014. The new Prins & Panchos will rule the events and parades and will present his Queen to the people on her election, and will accompany her where ever she appears.
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