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local Saturday 1 OctOber 2022

Anti-drug foundation of Aruba, FADA with “crazy dress” week in October

ORANJESTAD – In the month of October, we cel-
ebrate the much awaited week of wearing a
red ribbon, organized for more than 25 years al-
ready by Anti-drug foundation of Aruba, FADA.
This was started by families of members of the
DEA who investigated cases of drugs and illicit
trafficking, among others.

Rulienne Arends, prevention worker at FADA
explained that after four years of undercover
investigations, one of the agents was captured
and murdered. Their family came up with a way
to remember this person, who made a lot of ef-
fort in the war against addiction. Their friends
and family started wearing a red ribbon, and
the action expanded and during the years,
spread to other countries.
and the red ribbon week are, so that they can will be used the following year.
FADA joined this action more than 25 years ago, explain it to the children”, Arends said.
where they also wear the red ribbon. FADA has
People who are interested in participating in
also been organizing for ten years already the Many children understand why they come to these activities can go on the website www.
famous “crazy dress” week, where the organiz- school with colorful socks or are allowed to fada.aw, where they can find the red ribbon
ers of the red ribbon event choose a slogan, come to school in their pajamas. And little by banner. Click on it and fill in the form and up-
and various schools participate to create the little this creates awareness in the community load your pictures to participate.
winning slogan. This year’s slogan is “Celebrate to understand the meaning behind this cam-
Life, Live Drug Free”.
paign. Because of Covid-19, the past two years the
foundation was not able to hand out prizes, but
Arends also explained that many schools, Miosotis Tromp, a social worker at FADA, ex-
this year, Tromp said that they are having a big
teachers and students participate in this. During pressed that for many weeks already they are celebration with the community. The goal is to
the years, families and companies are also par- noting a lot of interest in the red ribbon week as create awareness in the community, but also
ticipating. However, during the Covid-19 pan- well as the crazy dress week. The date for these to show support in a different, creative way.
demic, they weren’t sure how the campaign activities will be from the 24th of October until The foundation is handing out prizes in various
could go on; but many families still participat- the 28th of October. It will begin the first day categories. “If you feel like you want to partici-
ed, and each year the activity is growing.
with wearing a red article. On the 25th, wear pate in the crazy dress week, one day alone
pajamas or your favorite hero’s costume; on can make a difference, makes us very happy.
“If the kids understand why they are participat- the 26th, wear colorful socks; on the 27th, there If you have any questions, please contact us”,
ing in the crazy dress week, we have to say that is the opportunity to do something creative with Tromp said.
a few years ago FADA had an activity and we your hair; and the last day, the 28th of October,
delivered this to primary schools, teachers re- seeing as they are celebrating 10 years, each This activity is open to anyone who wants to
ceived a book on what the crazy dress week
participant can create a positive slogan, that participate with creativity.q

Minister of Culture gave a speech at UNESCO MondiaCult 2022

ORANJESTAD – Thursday af- in both cases are generally
ternoon, minister of Culture, “Culture is among others known. In Aruba we have
Xiomara Maduro gave a the manifestation of ideas, chosen to embrace our
virtual speech during UNES- human intellectual and challenges and to focus on
CO’s world conference on creative achievement, so- the advantages that Cul-
policy and sustainable de- cial behavior, and customs ture can provide. I hereby
velopment of culture, Mon- that are widely influenced give some examples:
diacult 2022 which took by education in all forms Concrete measures are be-
place in Mexico. and catalyzed by technol- ing taken to bring Culture
ogy and world scientific education in the formal
“President of the Mon- advances. and non-formal education
diacult 2022, Assistant as well in the society as a
Director-General for cul- “The recent global events whole.
ture of UNESCO, my col- like the Covid-19 pandem- the past in relation to the preserve and stimulate a
leagues, Ministers of Cul- ic, natural disasters, and Through research aimed future and can be a source forward-looking approach
ture of all over the world, geo-political conflicts have at providing insight into the of inspiration for creative in which culture enables
distinguished delegates, shown communities all over needs of artists and cre- expression. innovation, behavioral
Ladies and Gentlemen, the world the urgency in atives, we try to use effec- change and economic

Mr. President, on behalf of building resilience and put- tive and meaningful instru- “We should make continu- growth.
the Government of Aruba, ting serious effort in our am- ments to support the cre- ous efforts to show the im-
I congratulate Mexico for bitions regarding sustain- ative sector. portance of a balanced “Mr. President, I thank UNES-
organizing and hosting this able development. The preservation of docu- society where culture is sus- CO for this opportunity and
important event. The eyes mentary heritage has seen tained as a mean of edu- reiterate our commitment
of the world are on Culture “Aruba is a Small Island a huge leap in the past two cation and of sustainable in Aruba to put culture at
and rightfully so since Cul- Developing State (SIDS) or years. Documentary heri- development in our way the heart of sustainable de-
ture has the power to de- a Large Ocean State de- tage that is accessible to a of doing business and the velopment.Masha danki,
termine the development pending on your concep- wide audience contributes way we live. Thus, the time Thank you, Merci Beau-
of humanity. tual view. The vulnerabilities to social discussion about is always right to educate, coup, Muchas Gracias!”q