Goodbye Carnival; Curaçao celebrated Carnival in its own unique way
WILLEMSTAD – It was colorful, creative and full of energy. The carnival was traditionally closed with a final celebratory parade in the evening. At the end of the parade, the King Momo was burned as a sign that More...
Teenagers show creativity during their parade
WILLEMSTAD – The Teen Parade drew yesterday a dancing crowd through the streets. It was colorful and cheerful. The atmosphere was good. The carnival parade of teenagers from different high schools on the island More...
Bon Bini Supermarket cheapest for carnival
WILLEMSTAD – If you are going to enjoy carnival this year, you are better off to do your shopping at Bon Bini Supermarket at Brievengat. This is according to the Consumers’ Association. The association studied More...
Carnival in Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's Carnival is one of the largest and longest-lasting Carnival spectacles of the Caribbean and one of the best times to visit the island. Carnival began as a Catholic rite to represent the Christian More...
Children’s carnival parade: “Simple but colorful”
WILLEMSTAD – Yesterday the children on the island celebrated their first parade through the streets of downtown Willemstad. A total of 872 children divided into 14 groups walked the streets of Willemstad dancing More...
Carnival lovers ready for final day Tumba Festival 2017
WILLEMSTAD – About ten thousand people will be present in the Festival Center tonight to enjoy the thirty Tumbas that classified for the last round in the Tumba Festival. These Tumbas will be accompanied by thirteen More...
69 Tumbas for upcoming Tumba Festival
WILLEMSTAD – There were a total of 69 entries for the Tumba Festival last weekend. This is substantially more than previous years. 69 tumbero's will compete for the title Tumba King. The man with the most compositions More...
Our Carnival history
Everywhere in the world that carnivals have taken root and grown, they have become unique events unto themselves, and the premier cultural and party festival within the region. Early Carnival Celebrations At first More...
Information evening on January 12 for leaders of Carnival Groups
WILLEMSTAD - An information meeting will be held on January 12 for the leaders of carnival groups and the drivers of the trucks. During this meeting, the organizers of the Carnival activities will give information More...
Curaçao is Chicago Tribune’s one of four places to celebrate Carnival in the Caribbean
Carnival is about over-the-top, shed-your-inhibitions fun. Like Mardi Gras, it's traditionally a last chance for excess before the solemn season of Lent for Catholics. The annual bash is practically synonymous with More...
