Page 17 - AHATA_Neat

A9
LOCAL Saturday 16 March 2024

Celebrate the Aruban National Anthem and Flag Day local style!

(Oranjestad)—On Monday,
March 18th, Aruba is cele-
brating its National Anthem
and Flag Day, also known
as our independence day.
Throughout the past two
week, Aruba Today has
shared some of the history
and important meaning of
this national holiday, and
now we want to invite you
to come celebrate this spe-
cial day with us.

The whole day will be filled
with fun activities, ranging
from games, music, dance
and even food! Here are formances and local food groups of civil society like
a couple activities that
you could add to your An- and arts and crafts. boys/girls scouts, the police 5. Fort Zoutman. The
2.
Car Show at Nikkie academy, and even vari-
them and Flag itinerary this Fort Zoutman situated in March 23rd/24th:
weekend: Habibe Plaza. Starting from ous sports clubs and fed- Horse Galloping
10 am, come and see a erations, marching in line front of the Renaissance 6.
collection of beautiful vin- commemorating our inde- Market Place will organize competition at Villa Flora-
March 17th: tage cars at the end of the pendence day. This event a fair filled with traditional lina (Moko).
1. Cultural manifesta- food, live music, local-
tion at Plaza Betico Croes main street in Oranjestad. begins at 9am. Boat made craft and more. Oth- There are many more
4.
Miniature
(Vondellaan). Starting at 6 Racing at Governor’s Bay er places that will organize events around the island
pm to 11pm this Saturday, March 18th: Anthem Beach. Watch miniature similar activities include the that you can attend to get
National
3.
the Aruban community will and Flag Parade. Early in boats go against each Archeological Museum in a taste of the Aruban cul-
celebrate our indepen- the morning, the Aruban other on the windy shallow Oranjestad; Kulture Café in ture on this special day. Just
dence day with the cultural community gathers in front beach of Governor’s Bay San Nicolas; the National Li- ask your hotel reception-
manifestation. Come enjoy of the Plaza Betico (Von- Beach. This event starts at brary of Aruba; University of ist or taxi driver; they know
our local music, dance per-
dellaan) to see a range of 9am. Aruba; Cas di Cultura and where the hot spots are!
more.