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Aruba's "Youth Roadmarch King" title once again belongs to "King Size"

Published on: Jan 23, 2014

Category: Carnival

king-559x350.jpgThe competition, held at Aruba Entertainment Center, took place on Saturday where Aruban teens and children competed for the roadmarch and calypso titles.

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The 2014 Carnaval School Queen Election of the Aruban schools taking place today

Published on: Jan 23, 2014

Category: Carnival

miss-610x350.jpgEleven contestants will be competing for the crown, in youth and adult categories, accompanied by special performances by local artists.

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Aruba celebrating "Dia di Betico", the first national holiday of the year, this Saturday

Published on: Jan 22, 2014

Category: Events

bet-256x350.jpgThe 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

Published on: Jan 22, 2014

Category: General

wl1-610x350.jpgAruba 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

Published on: Jan 20, 2014

Category: Carnival

bac-602x350.jpgWhat 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

Published on: Jan 19, 2014

Category: Carnival

rm.jpgThis 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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Aruban Donkey Foundation organizes its annual Walkathon

Published on: Jan 18, 2014

Category: Events

donk1.jpgThe annual Donkey Walkathon is a brisk walk through Aruba’s wonderful countryside and has become a tradition in the month of January. So get up and come along to support the Aruban donkeys with a healthy activity. Everyone, young and old, is welcome!

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Prins & Panchos titles are awarded for Aruba's Carnival season

Published on: Jan 18, 2014

Category: Carnival

tob4-610x350.jpgThe 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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Aruba's Carnival Season 2014 has started with the Torch Parade

Published on: Jan 17, 2014

Category: Carnival

f6.jpgAruba was looking forward to the first Carnival parade, highlighting the start of Aruba’s Carnival season and the many parades, pageants and musical contests/events that will follow. With nearly 10,000 people in 10 carnival groups, the Torch Parade was a huge success and an exciting opening of Aruba’s 60th Carnival season.

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Aruba Boardwalk Hotel announced new breakfast service for their guests

Published on: Jan 16, 2014

Category: Accommodations

Boardwalk-01.jpgOwners Stephanie and Kimberly Rooijakkers of Aruba Boardwalk Small Hotel are proud to announce their new breakfast service for their guests.  The sisters are always looking for ways to further improve their services for their guests and are hoping to pleasantly surprise their guests with Aruban breakfast favorites and locally grown fresh fruits on their new breakfast menu.

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