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Tuesday 27 June 2017

10th Anniversary Serving the Community:

Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall Has so Much to Celebrate!

on in Freestyle Windsurfing or disabled are welcomed
in 2010, at the tender age as special guests, and in
of 17, and has not let go 2015, Paseo Herenica es-
of it since. Paseo Heren- tablished their “Gift of Edu-
cia’s has also honored all cation” annual scholarship
Aruban Olympic Athletes awards for deserving and
PALM BEACH - Paseo Her- even finished, they showed but in the world arena, who had the opportunity determined local students
encia Shopping Mall in their deep commitment by have been honored. to represent their island at all levels of schooling. In
Palm Beach has been a hosting a full day fundrais- It was a great day in 2011 abroad. The Olympic Wall 2016 Paseo Herencia part-
Mecca for Aruban fashioni- ing marathon dedicated for Paseo Herencia when of Fame dates back to the nered up with the Depart-
stas since first opening its to sending a delegation of they unveiled the picture first group that represented ment of Culture to host the
doors ten years ago. Some Aruba in Helsinki, Finland first ever Cultural Parade.
of the island’s most fashion- back in 1952. In 2010, Pas- The Cultural parade high-
able specialty shops, such eo Herencia hosted the first light the more authentic
as La Langosta, Kristie’s and Aruba International Film side of the Aruban culture.
Baci di Roma have been a Festival. The AIFF welcomed Holidays throughout the
huge draw, along with fa- cinema luminaries such year have also made Pas-
mous names like Tommy as Richard Gere, 50 cent, eo Herencia a traditional
Hilfiger and the Athlete’s
Foot, as well as Aruba’s top
skin care center and per-
fumery, Maggy’s.
Excellent eateries such as
Iguana Cantina, TGI Fri-
day’s, Che Bar, The Lazy Aruba’s Special Athletes on the “Wall of Rising Stars”
Turtle, Cheo’s Corner and to the International Spe- of two native sons, Shawn
Pizza & Macaroni feature cial Olympics in Shanghai Zarraga and a young man
menus from gourmet din- China in 2007. They did it who went on to baseball
ing to affordable U.S. and again, for the 2011 games greatness, Xander Bo-
regional cuisine. Combine in Athens, Greece. gaerts. Both were on the
that with great nightly free The original developers roster of Minor League
entertainment, fun fam- and management of the teams in the United States, Ray Liotta,Virginia Madson, destination for many island
ily activities and Wet Bar, mall have always had an but had just brought tre- Thelma Shoonmacher, who families. Whether interna-
a fabulously fashionable eye to the advancement mendous honor to Aruba has won the Academy tionally celebrated days
place to while away the of island youth, particularly and Holland by being part Award for film editing more such as Halloween, Easter,
evening hours, and you in healthy pastimes such of the winning team to take times than any other in her Mother’s and Father’s Day,
have one of the most pop- as organized sports. Paseo the World Cup of Baseball field. Glitterati from around or local national holidays
ular night time destinations Herencia has long been back to Europe; the first the world came to give including March 18, Aru-
on the island. What has staunch supporters of Aru- time since 1938. It was a master classes and attend ba’s Independence Day, it
really distinguished Paseo ba’s Youth Baseball, and shock to the world when the screenings of their films. is bound to be made mem-
Herencia from all other was instrumental in estab- they beat Cuba, who had Hosting all these interna- orable by the mall’s staff
shopping centers on Aru- lishing the PONY League annually won the title for tional sport and film stars with fun activities and some
ba, however, has been ten (Protect Our Nation’s the prior 26 years. has never distracted the quality entertainment. The
years of community com- Youth) on Aruba, annually Xander Bogaerts was to mall’s original developers annual Christmas tree-light-
mitment and corporate re- hosting their opening cere- inaugurate another mile- and management from ing festivities are one of the
sponsibility like no other Aru- monies and award events. stone moment for the mall. their principal philosophy of most anticipated events of
ba mall. From the very start, For several years they have His was the first star to be contributing to the welfare the holiday season.
they demonstrated their also hosted the annual placed on their “Walk of of the community. Nearly On Aruba, it is traditional
policy of bettering Aruban awards ceremony of the Fame” after assisting the every month an event that to say “Pabien!” when
society by sponsoring and Aruba Hi-Winds Wind and Boston Red Sox to win the raises awareness of worthy congratulating a person
conducting an immeasur- Kite Surfing Championships. World Series in 2013, his causes are hosted in the or entity for a celebrated
able number of charity and Another manner in which rookie year on the team. Plaza Padu. It could be a milestone event. Every-
uplifting events for the ben- they have encouraged is- With enormous pride, this foundation like “Families one agrees, not only does
efit of several foundations land youth to excel is their past year Paseo Herencia First,” “Hoben y Talentoso” Paseo Herencia deserve
and the edification of both “Wall of Rising Stars,” where place another star, this one and who can forget “Good this most sincere pabien on
islanders and tourists. young islanders who have for Sarah-Quita Offringa, for the Neighborhood”. Friday, June 23, for ten suc-
In their first year, even be- proven themselves out- who took the title of PWA There are unique concerts cessful years, but also, a re-
fore all the shops were standing not only at home, Women’s World Champi- to which Aruba’s elderly sounding “Thank you!”