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local Wednesday 26 april 2023
Today we celebrate Padu del Caribe!

(Oranjestad)—On April 26th, 1920, the composer was not too familiar
Juan Chabaya Lampe “Padu with music theory, he showed inno-
Lampe/Padu del Caribe” was born vations in his compositions. Lastly,
in Nassaustraat, Oranjestad and Padu was a promoter of Creole
has become one of the most be- music around the world.
loved figures in the history of Aru- One of the most important mo-
ba. ments in Aruban history, in which
he was able to witness first-hand,
Padu will always be in Aruba’s was the first radio broadcast on
heart, because he had composed the island on March 20th, 1954.
various special songs dedicated to Here, he was accompanied by
the mothers of the island; his song Antillean guitarist Julian Coco and
“Sonrisa di un baby” (“A baby’s nowned in Venezuela, Colombia, Hubert “Loi” Booi.
Smile”) has been written in three The U.S. and The Netherlands too. In the art world, Padu was also a on “Society to Advanced Ethical
different languages. Padu also In the 1950s, he sold no less than 50 known painter. During his youth, Hypnosis” in 1964 in New Jersey.
wrote our national anthem “Aruba thousand copies of his long-play- he made several painting using He received a certificate as a hyp-
Dushi Tera”, along with Mr. Rufo ing albums (LPs). his unique style. In 1939, he partici- notechnician, which gave him the
Wever. This song was approved by He grew up in a happy musical en- pated in an art exhibit in New York, authority to practice hypnosis in
the government of Aruba and was vironment, and it is because of this where he won a bronze medal for some states.
named the official anthem of the that he developed a love for mu- his painting “Typical View of Aru- Over the course of his career, he
island in 1976. sic. Starting from the age of 12, he ba.” received many accolades and
Other songs that have been con- was agile in the clarinet, mandolin Padu Lampe was a multifacet- awards in Aruba, Curacao, Ven-
sidered as being almost a second and cuatro. Henry Lampe, his fa- ed artist, inspired by his interest in ezuela and the Netherlands.
anthem for Arubans is the special ther, was also a well-known pianist parapsychology and supernatu- Padu del Caribe passed away on
composition he wrote for his wife and musician. ral phenomenon. He wrote three November 29th, 2019, at the age
Daisy Croes called “Abo so”. Daisy In a publication of the informative books in Papiamento on the sub- of 99 years old. Padu brought the
later passed away in 1994. seminar, “Observer”, from august ject in 1986, which was published Aruban culture around the world.
Padu remained a popular artist 1st, 1962, Padu’s many merits and by the Aruban National Printing His legacy will remain ingrained in
within the Dutch Antilles and the friendly personality stood out. It Press with sponsorship provided by the Aruban cultural history, and he
Caribbean as a pianist, singer, was said that he was an excellent the Prince Bernhard Funds Nether- will be known forever as one of the
author and painter. Padu Lampe pianist with a personal style and lands Antilles. most influential trailblazers of our
was a local artist who became re- full of surprises. Secondly, though Besides that, Padu passed his exam community.q

Create museum memories

ORANJESTAD — Museums er was purchased by the dating back to the Pre-Ce-
are an integral part of con- Monuments Fund in 2003 so ramic period of 2500 BC.
serving and honoring cul- it can be restored and pre- In the late 1980’s, AMA
tures, and Aruba is no ex- served as one of Aruba’s identified its need for an
ception. Our Island has a monuments. The Museum adequate housing for its
wide selection of various of Industry is part of Aruba collection and activities.
museums for our locals and Museum Foundation (Fun- After studying various op-
visitors to see. Take this op- dacion Museo Aruban), tions, a project proposal
portunity to learn about our which is a foundation set was drawn up, including
island and experience a to maintain, preserve, and the acquisition and restora-
different day beyond the protect the Aruban cultural tion of historical buildings in
beach. Let us introduce to sector, history, and nature. downtown Oranjestad.
you these museums. The museum of Industry is
open daily from 9 am till 6 These historical buildings December 2007, the key to island through archaeo-
Museum of Industry Aruba pm. were formerly the proper- the complex was delivered logical objects and mod-
The Museum of Industry is lo- For more information, ty of the Ecury family. The and the museum’s employ- ern exhibition techniques.
cated in San Nicolas—bet- check out their Facebook “Ecury Complex”, is a clus- ees moved to the new lo- The new permanent exhibit
ter known as the art capital page Museum of Industry ter of single and two-story cation. The final design for gives the visitor an insight
of Aruba. This museum ex- Aruba. historic buildings, mainly the exhibit was completed into the cultures that in-
hibits the industrial history of Dutch colonial architec- in November 2007 and habited the island in Pre-
gold, aloe, phosphate, oil Archaeological Museum of ture from the late 19th and the permanent exhibit, fi- Historical and Early Histori-
and tourism through elabo- Aruba 20th century on a plot of nanced by the Aruban cal times. The museum also
rated displays and multi- The Archaeological Mu- approximately 1.700 m2. Government and the Union hosts attractive public pro-
media installations. seum of Aruba is located In 1997, the Aruban Govern- of Cultural Organizations grams, including lectures,
The Museum of Industry is at Schelpstraat 42 in down- ment bought the complex (UNOCA), opened in July educational projects, tem-
situated in the Water Tower town Oranjestad. The reno- for the National Archaeo- 2009. porary exhibits and work-
in San Nicolas and narrates vated historic Ecury com- logical Museum project. shops.
Aruba’s industrial history, plex in the area has been In 2004, a financial agree- At the new location, the
which began in the 19th transformed from a family ment was signed with the National Archaeological The museum is open daily
century. The Water Tower home to a modern museum European Development Museum Aruba disposes of from 9:30 am till 4:30 pm.
was built in 1939 and con- that preserves Aruba’s Am- Fund and in 2006, restora- approximately 500 m2 for For more information check
sists of three sections: the erindian cultural heritage. tion and construction work its permanent exhibit. This out the Facebook page
substructure, the high-rising This 21st century museum began on the monumen- exhibit conveys information Museo Arqueologico Na-
vertical shaft, and the tank is especially designed to tal buildings and the soon- on the origin and culture of cional Aruba.q
at the top. The Water Tow- preserve valuable artifacts to-be exhibition space. In the first inhabitants of the