courtesy of: The Morning News
by Rosalie Klein
All of us admired the stunning carnival costumes displayed during the grand parades in San Nicolas and Oranjestad. The artistry and creatively are undeniable, but one particular group of girls from Maria College MAVO particularly deserve a place in the spotlight for their exceptional attention to the concept of recycling and being environmentally aware.
Their beautiful garments were not made of thousands of feathers but everyday materials, which most of the spectators would not have even been able to discern from the other gorgeous costumes on parade, without close examination.
Accordion pleated magazine pages, plastic cups, cotton balls, seashells collected along the shore and bottle caps produced beautiful costumes, which they wore proudly as they marched through the streets and danced before the crowd. These young ladies send a wonderful message and it is very encouraging to see Aruba’s youth appreciate the importance of preserving their environment and try to set an example for others. Young ladies of Maria College MAVO, we salute you for your ingenuity and community spirit!
