VisitAruba is proud to announce the winners of our Carnival Campaign. Participants in the Carnival Campaign had to test their knowledge in our Carnival Trivia quiz or submit their favorite Carnival song to our Music Contest. The participant with the most correct answers in the Carnival Trivia quiz had the chance to win a Sunset Sail for two sponsored by Red Sail Sports. The person who submitted the winning song in our Carnival Music Contest had the chance to win a Swedish massage for two at Okeanos Spa located at the located at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.
Carnival Trivia:
A lot of people participated in our Carnival Trivia and six of them answered all questions correctly. Finally the winner was drawn from those with the most correct answers. And the winner that was selected is: Jerrel Geerman.
Jerrel wins a Sunset Sail for two sponsored by Red Sail Sports.
Carnival Music Contest:
Before the voting for the ALL-TIME Aruban Carnival Song could start, all songs needed to be entered into the contest. In total 10 songs were submitted. Participants had two weeks to vote for their favorite Aruban Carnival song and after this period we had a clear number one: Jump with the Towel by Tattoo
Since multiple persons submitted this song to the contest, the winner was selected from among those persons. And the winner is: Evy Raven.
Evy wins a Swedish massage for two at Okeanos Spa located at Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.
CONGRATULATIONS Jerrel and Evy! We hope that you will enjoy your prizes.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in our contest. Stay tuned for upcoming raffles to get a chance to become our next winner!
Curious to see the answers of the Carnival Trivia? Please see the answers below.
Question 1: The word Carnival comes from ‘Carne Vale’. What does it mean?
Answer: d) Farewell to meat for Lent
Question 2: When are the main events of Carnival held this year?
Answer: c) February
Question 3: Who was Aruba’s first Official Carnival Queen?
Answer: a) Queen Eveline Croes of Tivoli
Question 4: Mardi Gras literally means?
Answer: c) Fat Tuesday
Question 5: Who was Aruba’s first Prince & Pancho of Carnival?
Answer: b) Prince Casparito & Pancho Morris
Question 6: The world’s largest carnival celebration is held in?
Answer: b) Brazil
Question 7: Who was never crowned as Tumba King of Aruba?
Answer: d) Raslinda
Question 8: From which language is the word Carnival picked?
Answer: c) Latin
Question 9: Which Social Club had a central role in Aruba’s Carniva?
Answer: b) Tivoli Club
Question 10: Who put together the first Aruban steelband?
Answer: a) Leonard Turner
