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Wednesday 12 February 2020

All from the USA They became like family

EAGLE BEACH — Recently, Kim- they love the island very much,
berley Richardson of the Aruba especially for its year-round
Tourism Authority had the great sunny weather, nice sandy
pleasure to honor Aruba’s loyal beaches and picturesque sun-
and friendly visitors as Good- sets, delicious variety of foods,
will Ambassadors of Aruba. The and Aruba’s warm and friendly
symbolic Goodwill Ambassador people that became like family
certificate is presented on be- to them!
half of the Minister of Tourism, as Richardson together with the
a token of appreciation to the representatives of the La Ca-
guests who visit Aruba 20 years bana Beach Resort & Casino
and more consecutively. presented the certificate to the
honorees, handed over some
The honorees were couple An- presents and also thanked them
thony & Geraldine Barbaro from for choosing Aruba as their fa-
Connecticut, USA. vorite vacation destination

EAGLE BEACH — Kimberley Rich- tors are from USA. and as their home-away-from-
ardson of the Aruba Tourism Author- This lovely couple stated that home. q
ity had the great pleasure to honor This lovely group of people stated
Aruba’s loyal and friendly visitors stated that they love the island
as Distinguished Visitors and as Em- very much, especially for its year-
erald Ambassadors of Aruba. The round sunny weather, nice sandy
Distinguished Visitor certificate is beaches and picturesque sunsets,
presented on behalf of the Minister delicious variety of foods, its safe-
of Tourism, as a token of apprecia- ty, and Aruba’s warm and friendly
tion to the guests who visit Aruba 10 people who became like family to
years and more consecutively. The them.
Emerald Ambassador certificate is
presented to guests who visit Aruba Richardson together with the rep-
35 years and more consecutively. resentatives of the Aruba Beach
Club presented the certificates to
The honorees were Panorea Pav- the honorees, handed over some
loglou as a Distinguished Visitor of presents and also thanked them
Aruba. The Emerald Ambassador for choosing Aruba as their favorite
certificate went to couple Donald vacation destination and as their
& Charlene Wezesa. All these visi- home-away-from-home.q

It’s Carnival!

ORANJESTAD — While the official opening of the this spectacular phenomenon. Carnival is part that makes sure that this festival runs smoothly.
carnival season took off with the Torch Parade of Aruba’s history and cultural heritage, actu- The police, inspection department, Red Cross
on January 4, the island caught the carnival fe- ally it is the largest cultural festival on the island. volunteers, garbage service and many others
ver and since then entered a series of carnival For the islanders it is a way to express their cre- work day and night to make sure that carnival
events that go on until February 25th. ativity and break away from the daily buzz of is a success. All the trailers are being carefully
life. Dancing to the rhythm of local music while inspected before they are allowed to partici-
The island is known for its white-sanded beach- enjoying the ambiance of the public are some pate as well as the vehicles that pull them. Af-
es and perfect climate, but there is one time in of the ingredients of this festival. Oranjestad ter each parade the streets are being cleaned
the year that Aruba draws thousands of visitors: and San Nicolas are the stages for this display and road blocks are being taken away so next
carnival. If you have never been here before, of unique designed costumes, amazing ambi- day normal traffic flow occurs. The several or-
come in carnival season as your experience will ence and upbeat, local music. The festival is for ganizations and institutions work together with
be amazing. Sensational musical events, queen everybody accessible and safe to visit. Behind the official carnival organization SMAC.
elections and different parades are all part of the screens there is an enormous organization
History
In the 1920’s the first carnival events were organized by social clubs that started private cos-
tume and masquerade parties. This year we celebrate Aruba’s 64th carnival, which means that
the first grand parade took place in 1955. Since than Aruba’s carnival has grown big and is now
able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the most renowned Carnival celebrations around the
world. Aruba Today has put the coming carnival events for you in a row:

Feb 12 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Sunset Parade Noord
Feb 14 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Welcome to Jouvert San Nicolas
Feb 15 4:00 AM - 10:00 AM Jouvert Morning San Nicolas
Feb 15 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM Lighting Parade Oranjestad
Feb 16 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grand Children's Parade Oranjestad
Feb 16 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Burning of Momito APA
Feb 19 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jump Up Escolar Dakota
Feb 19 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jump Up Dakota Dakota
Feb 20 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM Parada di Luz San Nicolas

For more information you can visit Facebook page SMAC, the official carnival organization.q