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Kas di Pal’i Maishi

vents Kas di Pal’i Maishi takes you back in time.

NIGHTLIFE By Melissa van Bruggen Methods One
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Roots Rock Reggae Here, you can see the impressive lifestyle and some of the traditions of Curaçao during the Walking sounds
Uprising 17th, 18th, and 19th century. There is a lot of interactivity in the museum, so you can also try out like a simple
October 24, 10 PM everything by yourself for just an amazing experience.
27 Kas di Pal’i Maishi is a prototype of the simplest version of a small cottage in the countryside. It exercise and it is.
all started in the time during and after slavery. The cottages were built for slaves to live in. They
The Loading Band were very close to the plantation, so the slave holder could keep a close eye on them. This is By Sohaib Azam
October 24, 5 PM also the reason that Kas di Pal’I Maishi is located in the rural western side of Curaçao. After the
Zanzi abolition of slavery, the houses were refurbished by the people who still lived there. They could But that does not mean that you cannot make it chal-
only do this if they had permission from the land owner. lenging. Even for those who are expert walkers or
Rasta Le The Return The refurbishments were all done by the residents themselves. They would use the stuff they those who are in exceptionally good shape, there are
October 24 had. For example, the fences surrounding their cottages were made of cacti, and the cottage several methods you can make walking more chal-
Spoonz walls of cow manure, painted white with homemade paint and other materials. Cacti were also OHQJLQJWRVXLW\RXU¿WQHVVOHYHODQGQHHGV
used for consumption, and to make shampoo. Some of the people had an external oven, which
The Lottery they used to bake bread and to prepare other traditional dishes. Method #1: You can walk on an incline as opposed to
October 24, 11 PM a straight path
Air The interior of the museum is decorated with furniture from that period, and consists of a bed-
room and a living room, which also served as the children’s bedroom. The parents slept on a Walking may not seem like a challenge for one for who
The Beatles Maniacs wicker mat in their small bedroom. The decor was very simple and consisted of a few chairs, a is in exceptional shape, but hills and inclines can prove
October 24, 7 PM small table, and some household objects. At first, the toilet was just a hole in the ground, and the to be very challenging. Walking up a hill or high incline
New York / The Beach House cooking was done outside. for an extended period of time can exhaust even the
The house is surrounded by a large garden that contains many traditional objects, displayed PRVW¿WSHRSOH%XWQRWDOOLQFOLQHVDUHRXWGRRUVRURQ
Sleeves at Kokomo clearly and comprehensively. The fact that you can try out everything by yourself, makes it a natural terrain. A good example of an indoor incline
October 25, 5 PM kind of living museum. Jeanne Henriquez, a very friendly lady who gives visitors of the museum that people use every day is stairs in a building. Walk-
Kokomo Beach private tours, knows everything about ancient rituals, and wants to tell you all the impressive LQJXSÀLJKWVRIVWDLUVIRUDQH[WHQGHGSHULRGRIWLPH
stories. This is very interesting, because you can ask her everything you want to know. There proves to be exhausting to many people. Nonetheless,
Blues Jam are also several drawings and photographs, and lots of objects from the past, so you get a very hill and incline walking proves to be a challenge that
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27 not allowed to go into decline. We think it is so important to show everyone the old rituals, so they daily routine.
are never allowed to disappear.”
Surprise Jam African culture is also a large part of the house. “We noticed that African culture is still very much
October 28, 9 PM alive in most of the people on the island. Especially the subjects about slavery.” Because of that,
27 there are also many African art works hanging in the garden, including many quotes. They all
have a connection with nature, which is typically ‘African’.
John Morgan & Lovely At the moment, there are very few houses on the island that still hang on to ancient traditions.
October 28, 7.30 “We just want to keep these traditions, both in order to attract tourists and to show the people of
Zanzi the island where they come from.” On the outside, they still look like houses from the past, yet
inside, they are completely restored. The interior is often a lot more modern.
Latin Flavor So, if you want to know everything about the old traditions of Curaçao and want to try them out
October 29 by yourself, you definitely have to go to the beautiful Kas di Pal’i Maishi.
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October 30, 7.30 PM “I always hear Curaçao calling”
Kokomo Beach
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Glamour and Spicy
October 30, 9 PM People from Curaçao are adven-
Rust & Burgh turous, and you can find them all
around the globe: from Europe to the
Keihard States, and even Asia. Endilo Lourens
October 30 is one of them, and together with his
Spoonz family, he’s been living in Singapore
for five years. However, his heart and
27 Music Festival mind never really left Curaçao.
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October 30, 6 PM By Elisa Koek
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Endilo grew up ambitious. Ever since he can re-
27 Music Festival member, his interest in politics and finance has been
Barry Hay big, and he has dreamed of going into politics. “I
October 31, 6 PM was always the one triggering debates to speak up
27 and share my ideas. During history classes, I was
especially interested in political views and changes.”
Miss Kelly Ross
October 31, 11 PM
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Raphael Monsanto
October 31
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The Lions Band
October 31, 5 PM
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ART & CULTURE

Double Play Casting
October 24, 10 AM - 5 PM
Luna Blou Theatre

Sombra di Koló Despite his interest in politics, Endilo ended up in Endilo was born and raised in the Caribbean, so Method #2: You can choose to use resistance when Method #3: You can walk in the elements
October 24, 8 PM the other sector which had also caught his atten- sometimes he needs some Caribbean ‘ambiente’. walking
Teatro Luna Blou tion: banking and finances. He studied Infonomics [a Lucky for him, he’s not the only Curaçaoan who Walking is an exercise you can do anywhere in nearly
combination of information and economics] in Maas- moved to Singapore. “I’ve met five other men from Even the expert walker will struggle when they add any weather condition. You can walk when it’s hot out-
King & Queen Teenage tricht, met his future wife, and started a career at Curaçao. When we meet, we light up the barbecue, weights to their body such as a weight vest or heavy side as long as you are adequately hydrated and bring
Carnival various big banks in Holland. When his wife got a job put on some music, and play a round of domino. backpack and try to walk with it. You can even use water with you. You can walk when it is cold as long as
October 24, 7.30 PM opportunity in Vietnam for six months, Endilo didn’t Those meetings are great.” heavier clothing such as thick sweatpants, thick sweat- you are dressed with enough layers. You can walk in the
Club di Shell doubt for a second to join her. He took a sabbatical ers, and coats if the weather allows for it. When one rain or when it is snowing as long as you are wearing the
and started exploring Asia. The big question for Endilo is what happened to his adds extra weight and tries to walk with it, the body and right gear for those conditions. Unless serious weather
Know Your Hair political ambitions. He’s still watching every move walking motion are forced to adjust to the extra weight conditions are present such as an intense storm, hur-
November 1, 2 PM - 6 PM Reminiscing about his sabbatical: “Vietnam is a on Curaçao, and sometimes he can’t resist the feel- requiring the person to exert more energy just to walk ricane, or earthquake, you can always take a nice walk.
National Library Of Curaçao creative chaos. Every day was different and every ing of wanting to be part of the future of the island. one step.
day I got to explore new things.” Endilo had a little “Once you go abroad, you start to think differently. Walking in cold weather, hot weather, the rain, or snow
Halfweg, Dichi Wit foretaste of the Asian lifestyle and it tasted good. I’ve seen solutions in Asia that could really benefit This is a great way to burn extra calories or for some- ZLOO SUHVHQW VLJQL¿FDQW FKDOOHQJHV WR WKRVH ZKR DUH
November 3 and 4, 7.30 PM While the six months passed, he started applying for my island, and I’ve got many ideas for the future.” one who wants to get in better shape by improving the used to walking under normal conditions as your body
Teatro Luna Blou jobs in Asia. The moment his plane touched Dutch However, Endilo’s life in Singapore looks very prom- strength of your legs and/or upper body if you are using and walking motion will have to adjust to the condi-
ground again, his phone rang: he was offered a job ising: he has many opportunities ahead of him, and a backpack or weighted vest. Of course, you must be tions. It is a great idea for those who want a challenge
Taboo 2 in Singapore. exploring more of the world is also appealing. “I al- very careful to put on the weight slowly, as the body or want to add a new element to their walking rou-
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Landhuis Bloemhof Endilo now works as a Strategic Change Consultant day. Whether sooner or later, time will tell.” injury. Do not start off with a lot of weight if you are do- be prepared in whatever weather condition you may
at Credit Suisse, and built a life in Singapore. He LQJWKLVIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHRULI\RXUZDONLQJPRWLRQLVVH- be facing.
Nochi Chiste explains the country is in no way comparable to Cu- verely impacted by the new weight. Also, start with a
Wednesdays at 7 PM raçao. “Everything is really strict. This has pros and shorter walking distance until your body adjusts to the Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9193217
Teatro Luna Blou cons. For example, everything is clean and there’s new weight.
no trash in the streets at all. However, you can’t buy
Local handcraft market gum anywhere, and they still apply corporal punish-
‘Marshe di Artesania’ ment. It’s also very quiet in public places: can you
Every 2nd Saturday of the imagine getting into a metro with tens of people, and
month, 10 AM - 2 PM not hearing a single sound?”
Gallery Alma Blou