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Unveiling of Aruba Airport Authority Sculpture Garden

Published on: Nov 29, 2012

Category: General

Ministers Oduber and Hooyboer, Claudia Ruiz and Peter Steinmetz.jpgThe official unveiling of AAA Sculpture Garden was held this past Friday November 23rd at Aruba’s Reina Beatrix International Airport. Credit for the Sculpture Garden went to the head of the  “Cultural Consultant Committee” Claudia Ruiz-Vasquez and her colleagues for a job well done to incorporate art and culture at the airport for visitors arriving and departing Aruba. The Sculpture Garden is part of the upgrading process at the Airport.

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Aruba World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships Opening

Published on: Nov 28, 2012

Category: Events

Minister Visser and WTF President with Aruba team.jpgThe opening ceremonies for the first WTF World Cup Tae Kwon Do Team Championships was held this past weekend with over 300 athletes who participated in championship games. Among the attendees for the opening ceremonies were Dr. Richard Visser and Min. Benny Sevinger who spoke about the growing interest of Tae Kwon Do in Aruba within the community.

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Skyline Art Exhibition

Published on: Nov 28, 2012

Category: General

5-P1040251-a.jpgSkyline is a collection of abstract painting recently launched by local artist Grace Ashruf. The exhibition area was filled with quite a collection of art enthusiasts. Exhibitions by Grace were on display during the Aruba International Film Festival and Wine Food and Art Festival held earlier this year.

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Appreciation week at the Marriott Aruba Resort

Published on: Nov 27, 2012

Category: Events

FPNC and Marriott at the fun walk registration.JPGMarriott Aruba Resort supports the community program Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad. Through the efforts of the Marriott associates, a fun walk was organized from the Marriott Resort to Arashi and back, which funds were raised. All proceeds from the event were donated to the local food bank.

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Who is knocking dear children? It's Sinterklaas at Taste of Belgium

Published on: Nov 26, 2012

Category: Restaurants

pieten.jpgSinterklaas is coming to visit Taste of Belgium. In keeping up with tradition, all children are welcomed starting today to place their shoe near the fireplace with carrot and hay for Sinterkaas horse. Presents will be shared and kids will have a great time at Fun City. Parents can enjoy a drink or two at Taste of Belgium Vrijmibo 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 pm.

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Visit Aruba launches FREE iPhone and Android mobile app

Published on: Nov 23, 2012

Category: General

Otmar Manuela, Merel Proost, Daphne Lejuez, Mark CesareoCaribMedia is proud to announce the launch of the official mobile app for VisitAruba.com, the Visit Aruba Guide. The FREE app is available on the iPhone and Android platforms and includes information on accommodations, car rentals, restaurants and things to do as well as offline maps, GPS navigation, an augmented reality viewer and a trip planner.

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Monster Trucks exhilarating shows left fans wanting more

Published on: Nov 23, 2012

Category: Events

Big-Foot.jpgTeam Aruba Racing also known as Brute Racing Organization made a huge hit organizing The Return of Monster Trucks 2012.  The success of “The Return of Monster Trucks 2012 in Aruba”  surpassed everyone's expectations. The event started out with three shows and then an encore weekend’ which had a sold out crowd nightly with more than 6000 people in the stadium. This year included Aruba talents and some of the big names in Monster Truck including: Bigfoot #18, Avenger, Lucas Oil Stabilizer, Star Marshall and Chalkboard Chuck.

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Beach Tennis Aruba 2012 Results

Published on: Nov 22, 2012

Category: Events

Beach Tennis Aruba 2012Great success for the organizers of the 2012 Divi Resorts Aruba International Beach Tennis Event. After four days of continuous competitions in different categories the results are out. A big win for the team of Alessandro Calbucci and Marco Garavini.

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Sinterklaas arrival on Aruba

Published on: Nov 21, 2012

Category: Events

Good little boys and girls with SinterklaasSpectators of all ages took to the streets to witness the arrival of Sinterklaas and his Zwarte Pieten. After Sinterklaas arrived by boat, his carriage made it's way through the streets as he greeted the kids and his Zwarte Pieten entertained the crowd. Between his arrival and the night of his birthday, before going to bed, children put their shoes outside, with treats in it for Sinterklaas's horse. They add a letter which they’ve written for Sinterklaas, telling him what gift they would like, sing a song and go to bed.

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Aruba International Beach Tennis Competition

Published on: Nov 20, 2012

Category: Events

Beach Tennis LadiesDivi Resort Aruba International Beach Tennis began last week with players from all around the World. This years event has more at stake as competitors compete fiercely against one another to take home the grand PRIZE of USD $ 15.000.

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