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Saturday 22 June 2024

Meet our Aruban trailblazers:
Padu Lampe

(Oranjestad)—This week we many merits and friendly per- Padu remained a popular art-
remember one of our most sonality stood out. It was said ist within the Dutch Antilles
beloved Aruban giant, Juan that he was an excellent and the Caribbean as a pia-
Chabaya Lampe—better pianist with a personal style nist, singer, author and paint-
known as Padu Lampe or and full of surprises. Secondly, er. Padu Lampe was a local
Padu del Caribe. As one of though the composer was not artist who became renowned
the most important and re- too familiar with music theory, in Venezuela, Colombia, The
nowned artists in the Aruban he showed innovations in his U.S. and The Netherlands too.
cultural sphere, Padu’s long compositions. Lastly, Padu In the 1950s, he sold no less
career led him to be hon- was a promoter of Creole than 50 thousand copies of
ored today as “the father of music around the world. his long-playing albums (LPs).
culture.” Padu Lampe was a multifac- Over the course of his career, the island; his song “Sonrisa di
One of the most important eted artist, inspired by his in- he received many accolades un baby” (“A baby’s Smile”)
On April 26th, 1920, Juan moments in Aruban history, in terest in parapsychology and and awards in Aruba, Cu- has been written in three dif-
Chabaya Lampe “Padu which he was able to witness supernatural phenomenon. racao, Venezuela and the ferent languages. Padu also
Lampe/Padu del Caribe” first-hand, was the first radio He wrote three books in Pa- Netherlands. wrote our national anthem
was born in Nassaustraat, broadcast on the island on piamento on the subject in Padu del Caribe passed away “Aruba Dushi Tera”, along
Oranjestad. He grew up in March 20th, 1954. Here, he 1986, which was published by on November 29th, 2019, at with Mr. Rufo Wever. This song
a happy musical environ- was accompanied by Antil- the Aruban National Printing the age of 99 years old. Padu was approved by the gov-
ment, and it is because of lean guitarist Julian Coco and Press with sponsorship provid- brought the Aruban culture ernment of Aruba and was
this that he developed a love Hubert “Loi” Booi. ed by the Prince Bernhard around the world. His legacy named the official anthem
for music. Starting from the In the art world, Padu was Funds Netherlands Antilles. will remain ingrained in the of the island in 1976.
age of 12, he was agile in also a known painter. During Besides that, Padu passed Aruban cultural history, and
the clarinet, mandolin and his youth, he made several his exam on “Society to Ad- he will be known forever as Other songs that have been
cuatro. Henry Lampe, his fa- painting using his unique style. vanced Ethical Hypnosis” one of the most influential considered as being almost a
ther, was also a well-known In 1939, he participated in an in 1964 in New Jersey. He trailblazers of our community. second anthem for Arubans
pianist and musician. art exhibit in New York, where received a certificate as a Padu will always be in Aruba’s is the special composition he
In a publication of the infor- he won a bronze medal for hypnotechnician, which gave heart, because he had com- wrote for his wife Daisy Croes
mative seminar, “Observer”, his painting “Typical View of him the authority to practice posed various special songs called “Abo so”. Daisy later
from august 1st, 1962, Padu’s Aruba.” hypnosis in some states. dedicated to the mothers of passed away in 1994.q

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal visitors at Marriott Aruba Surf Club!

The Aruba Tourism Authority re- cate for their years of visits, loyalty, Emerald Ambassador (35>years home away from home.
cently had the great pleasure of and love for the island of Aruba. consecutively visiting Aruba)
recognizing Goodwill Ambassa- The top reasons for returning to
dors of Aruba. The honorees were The honorary certification is pre- The honorees were: Aruba provided by the honorees
respectively honored with a certifi- sented on behalf of the Minister Goodwill Ambassadors were:
of Tourism as a token of apprecia- Mr. Danny & Mrs. Rosemary Joyce • Aruba’s people.
tion and to say “Masha Danki” to from Waterbury Connecticut, Unit- • Aruba’s Safety.
guests who have visited Aruba 10, ed States. • Aruba’s weather.
20, or 35 years or more consecu- • Aruba’s restaurants.
tively. Mr. Jorgino Willems representing • “Staff & Management at
the Aruba Tourism Authority, and Marriott Aruba Surf Club”
The three levels of honor are as fol- staff members of Marriott Aruba
lows: Surf Club bestowed the certificate On behalf of the Aruba Tourism Au-
Distinguished Visitor (10>years con- upon the honorees, presented thority, we would like to express our
secutively visiting Aruba) them with gifts, and thanked them sincere gratitude and appreciation
Goodwill Ambassador (20>years for choosing Aruba as their favor- to the honorees for their continued
consecutively visiting Aruba) ite vacation destination, as their visits to the “One Happy Island”. q