2009

January 2009

Jump-in FKP
Contact: +(5999) 566-1593

Registration for Tumba Contest 2009
On this day all the bands and composers line up to register their compositions to participate in the Tumba Contest. It's a lively get-together and the carnival revelers anxiously await the publications of long list of participating bands, singers, who will sing whose compositions, while the radio stations make the most by interviewing the most popular singers and composers.
Curacao Festival Center
Phone: +(5999) 738-1104
E-mail:amak@curinfo.com / gomez@asosiashon.com

Jump-in ATC
Contact: +(5999) 736-7181

Teenagers Carnival Queen, Prince & Pancho Election
The Queen, Prince and Pancho are elected for the teenagers Parade. Held at World Trade Center.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Jump-in ALOHA
Contact: +(5999) 661-8805

Election of Carnival King & Queen, Prince & Pancho
The official Carnival respresentatives are elected. Held at World Trade Center.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

February 2009

Election of King, Queen, Prince & Pancho of Children Carnival
The Queen,Prince & Pancho are elected for the road March. Held at World Trade Center.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Carnival Tumba Contest
The island's finest composers, musicians and singers compete in a unique Curacao festival. The winning Tumba song will have the honor of being the Carnival Road March Song. Held at the festival Center.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Jump-in Chikitous
Contact: +(5999) 529-0606
Jump-in Crazy Diamonds
Contact: +(5999) 561-6596

Jump-in Domingo di Tumba Grupo Globo
Contact: +(5999) 529-9992

Children Tumba Contest
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Horse Parade
The horse parade is a special attraction for those who are drawn to nature and love to see the beautifully decked horses gracefully prancing in the streets with their riders dressed up to match the occasion. All the riding schools and private horse owners participate to show off their animals and their skills.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Jump-in Atanan Djingueli Duzjeni
Contact: +(5999) 524-3341

Jump-in Vavavavoom
Contact: +(5999) 465-1777
Jump-in Asosashon Postal Positivo
Contact: +(5999) 433-1353

Jump-in UTS
Contact: +(5999) 511-8849

Jump-in T'aki tin
Contact: +(5999) 569-3254

Jump-in Cache, Viva, Vise Versa
Contact: +(5999) 529-8166

Valentine's Day
For weeks in advance the event is announced and the shops outdo themselves in offering special bargains. The media, especially radio stations, have special programs and on the day itself there are shows during which romantic singers regale the many couples with their love songs. Restaurants and hotels compete in offering their clientele and guests a wide variety of romantic & culinary highlights.

Children's Carnival Parade
Toddlers up to 6th graders take to the streets of Willemstad for their own full-scale parade.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Jump-in A-La-Du
Contact: +(5999) 676-2475

Carnival Party for the Elderly in nursing homes
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Teen Carnival Parade
Young people are in the spotlight with their own Carnival Parade in Willemstad.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Kaya-9 Festival (Street Music Festival) in Otrobanda and Punda
Let's Meet" at a street fair. The streets are closed; there are bands, dancing, and vendors selling food and drink. Everyone joins in the festivities.
Curaçao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8200
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / info@curacao.com
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

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Gran Marcha "The Grand Parade
Gran Marcha (The Grand Parade), on Sunday, February 22 is the highlight of the Carnival Season, when thousand of participants in many groups show their fantastic costumes and floats, dance and strut to the music of the Road March. Along the 10-km route tens of thousands spectators dance, jump, drink and outdo themselves in the wildest expressions of joy, as this culmination of the carnival season meanders through the streets of historic Otrobanda.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Official Carnival Holiday / Children's & Teens Farewell Parade
On this official holiday the kids have the chance to show off their Carnival finery one last time.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@carnaval.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Grand Farewell Parade
The Carnival season closes with one last parade. The nighttime March has a special magic and floats are festooned with sparkling lights. At midnight King Momo is burned in effigy, as legend requires, pleasing the gods.
Contact: FU.DE.KA. (Fundashon pa Desaroyo Positivo di Karnaval).
Phone: +(5999) 461-3352
Fax: +(5999 ) 461-3370
E-mail: info@curacaocarnival.info / fudeka@onenet.an
Website : www.curacaocarnival.info

Ash Wednesday starts off Lent
The months of February and March are reflection months, with 40 days of Lent preceding Easter. Once a very holy season for the largely Catholic population, lent has decreased in importance in recent years. The once strict Catholic prohibitions surrounding this forty-day period have been relaxed.

March 2009

Conference 'About Women and Opportunity'
This is a conference about opportunities for women and how women are programmed to deal with them.
The aim is learn how to recognize opportunities, to use and benefit from great ones and to think about how to deal with opportunities in all aspects life.
www.aboutwomenconference.com

CUBOA: (Curacao Bowling Association)
Organizes a special "Regional Bowling" event with the participation of many islands, like the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Contact: Mr. Samir Daou, Phone: +(5999) 560-1569 or Mr. Jorge Maia, Phone: +(5999) 510-5569, E-mail: samir@cuboa.com, Jorge@cuboa.com, Website: www.cuboa.com

VIP.com Curacao International Open Golf Championship
The VIP.com Curacao International Open Golf Championship comprises three simultaneous events.
1. A Professional Strokeplay Championship over 3 rounds;
2. A Scratch Amateur Strokeplay Championship over 3 rounds, open to all players with a handicap of 14 and lower;
3. A team Pro-Am Tournament over two days, each team consisting of 1 professional and 4 amateurs.
For any questions or registration, please visit:
Blue Bay Golf Club & Beach Resort
Landhuis Blauw z/n
Willemstad, Curaçao
E-mail: reservations@bluebaygolf.com
Phone: +(5999) 868-1755
Website: http://info.vip.com/golf/tournament.asp

April 2009

43rd Annual International Blue Marlin Release Tournament
Each April, the Curaçao Yacht Club hosts the Annual International Blue Marlin Release Tournament. The three-day event awards a US$10,000 first prize to the team that catches and releases the largest blue marlin, $3,000 to second place and $1,500 to third place. If the existing record of 803 pounds, set in 1985, is broken, the winner receives a car or pickup truck. Conservation is priority and all marlins under 300 pounds must be released.
For more detailed information, please visit: www.curacaoyachtclub.com or contact Billy Jonckheer at the Curacao Yacht Club at: Phone: +(5999) 767-4627 / 511-9461, E-mail: info@curacaoyachtclub.com, VHF channel 68, Waypoints: 12.03.500 N / 068.51.200 W

4 Days Walk (or cycle)
For more information, contact Ms. Coraline Perret Gentil
Phone +(5999) 697-1235, E-mail: vierdaagse_curacao@yahoo.com

Curacao Challenge
This year windsurfing association Windfreaks organizes its first big open ocean slalom windsurfing competition in Curacao. The event will take place at Wet & Wild Beach Club from April 9th until April 13th 2009.
More information: Curacao Challenge, Wet&Wild Beachclub, Phone: +(5999) 675-5532 / 690-1026,
Website: www.curacaochallenge.com

Good Friday - Official Holiday
Mainly Catholics celebrate this official holiday. An official holiday on this largely Catholic island and the beginning of a weeklong spring break for schools. Grocery stores and markets do a record sale in fresh and salted fish on the previous days.

Easter Sunday
Local children are decked out in their spring finery for the traditional first communion celebrations, which are held between this day and Ascension Day (May).

Easter Monday / Harvest (Séu) Parade
Parade through the streets of Otrobanda, symbolizing the "the Harvest feast", features all the folkloric groups on the island.
Contact: Fundashon Séu Korsou
Phone: +(5999)737-3585 / 737-3591 / 562-7036

Coupe Curacao - 2nd International Friendship Veterans Fencing Tournament
After the successful 1rst International Friendship Veterans Fencing Tournament held in 2008, the Organizing Committee is organizing the 2nd Tournament in April 2009.
For more information and registration, visit this website.

Sami Sail
Traditional two-day regatta organized by the picturesque fishing village of Boca Sami. Enjoy local food, live music and lots of fun. Second day May 1st.
Sra. Winklaar, Phone: +(5999) 517-1617

The Curaçao International Dragraces 2009
Fundashon Auto Sport Curacao organizes 'The Curaçao International Dragraces 2009, from April 29th till May 2, 2009
For more information contact Mr. Frank Brandou, E-mail: frank@curacaoliqueur.com

Queen's Birthday - Official Holiday
Island wide celebrations with a festive atmosphere focusing in Down Town Punda
Mr. Ed Craane
Phone: +(5999) 561-1941 / 461-9393
Websites: www.dutchdreamcuracao.com / www.koninginnedagcuracao.com

International Food & Family Festival
More than 50 stands create a banquet of international and local cuisine and native beverages. Live entertainment is highlighted by local and international dance groups, fashion shows, bands, DJs, and Children playgrounds. Location Rust & Burgh.
Second day May 1st.
Mr. Alan Maduro
Phone: +(5999) 461-2488

May 2009

Sami Sail
Traditional two-day regatta organized by the picturesque fishing village of Boca Sami. Enjoy local food, live music and lots of fun. Second day May 1st.
Sra. Winklaar
Phone: +(5999) 517-1617

Labour Day - Official Holiday
An official holiday when government and labor union organize marches and other activities.

Daddy Yankee - Live in Curacao in the Festival Center
Buy your tickets now and win a BMW 1 series!
Daddy Yankee did more than anyone to establish reggaeton as a marketable music style during the early 21st century. Yankee's success was so phenomenal in the wake of his 2004 mainstream breakthrough, Barrio Fino -- and in particular the international hit single "Gasolina" -- that he transcended cultural boundaries and genre trappings.
He became more than just a reggaetonero, having transformed himself into an international name brand.
Tickets available at: Mensing's Caminada, Tik Tak, Beep Beep Rio Canario, Ribs & Chips
VIP TICKETS @ Hart & Private
Phone: +(5999) 465-6474
E-mail for reservation: hap@hap2.tv
Download flyer

CAMCUR - South American Tour Operator Conference

Mother's Day
The second Sunday of May is celebrated with lots of gifts and flowers, and sales at island stores. Special events are organized all over the island and at many hotels.

Ascension Day - Official Holiday
It is an official holiday and a popular time for the first communion celebrations.

Curacao Dive Festival
You are invited to join us for seminars on Underwater Photography and Digital Videography, Historic wrecks and the conservation of our oceans.
Improve your editing skills in Adobe Photoshop and more, along world famous North American and European Dive experts for Free.
Contact: Curacao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8200
E-mail: registration@curacao-event.com / info@curacao.com
Website: www.curacaodive.com

CTO Tourism Human Resources Conference 2009
For more information, have a look at our website.

Karate Championships Curacao 2009
May 28-30, the NAKB, CuKarBo and Oc are organising the 23rd Pan-American senior Karate Championship at the WTC.
More than 300 participants from 25 different countries have registrated.

Curacao Jazz Festival
After missing out for one year, in 2008 the Jazz Festival came back at a new location with a dance floor: Landhuis Brakkeput Mei Mei.
Curaçao Jazz Foundation
Jarmila Romero
Phone: +(5999) 461-1866

International Caribbean Gospel Festival
Gospel Music lovers arrive from throughout the region to hear performances by popular (local and International) gospel singers.
Caribbean Gospel Foundation
Phone: +(5999) 737-1200 / 666-7081 / 5167081

June 2009

Father's Day

Like Mother's Day, the third Sunday of June is celebrated with shopping, shows and musical tributes to Dad. Look for special events all over the island and at many hotels.

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Jul01

African Diaspora Film festival
The African Diaspora Film Festival (ADFF) presents an eclectic mix of foreign, urban, classic and independent films that focus on the Global Black Experience. ADFF opens a window into the diversity of experiences and cultures in Africa and its Diaspora.

Candy Dulfer - Live in Concert!
Avila Hotel - Octagon Plaza - 8 till 11 PM
More information, contact
Avila Hotel
E-mail info@avilahotel.com
Website: www.avilahotel.com

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Jun27

Jazz Island Festival Curaçao - Renaissance Hotel
The festival venue is RENAISSANCE CURAÇAO HOTEL.
The roof of the parking lot will be transformed in a real Jazz Plaza, with a magnificent view of Willemstad.
Line-up a.o.
Ilan Chester Acoustic Trio - Venezuela/Miami
Edgar Abraham Jazz Sextet - Puerto Rico
Roy Louis Jazz Fusion - Curaçao/Alemania
Tumbao Cubaçao - Curaçao
Humberto Ramirez & Tumbao Cubaçao - Puerto Rico/Curacao
For more information, contact Vanessa Toré, Phone: +(5999) 512-3494 or E-mail: info@jip-c.org
Download the flyer

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Jul04

Kids Sea Camp Curacao
For more information, see our website or visit the Kids Sea Camp website.

July 2009

Curacao Flag Day
Official Holiday. Celebrated with official ceremonies and cultural events at Plaza Brion and the Village of Barber.
Kas di Kultura, Phone: +(5999) 461-7355
E-Mail: info@kasdikultura.an

6th Exhibition of Colombian Talent
Monday July 20, the foundation Cultural MECA organizes the 6th Exhibition of Colombian Talent at Hoffi Biesheuvel. From 9 AM - 10 PM you can buy handcrafts, art, various other products and enjoy local Colombian food.
More information: Martha Catano, E-mail meca2001@hotmail.com

Curacao Day
We commemorate the discovery of Curaçao by Alonzo de Ojeda, in 1499, with a variety of folkloric activities in the inner city and the countryside.
Kas di Kultura
Phone: +(5999) 461-7355 / 434-7300 / 434-7301
E-Mail: info@kasdikultura.an

August 2009

Curacao Salsa Tour- Your salsa vacation in the Caribbean!!!
A week full of great festivities for all the Salsa lovers with famous international Salsa artists.
Salsation Dance Company
Phone: +(5999) 888-8021 / 561-1268
Website: www.curacaosalsatour.com

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Nov15

Curacao Culture, Cuisine & Heritage Experience
During this period you will be able to explore our museums with discounted or free admissions to discover and learn about our history. You will be introduced to our multi-dimensional past through song, dance, rhythm and story telling while we pay homage to our ancestors who struggled for centuries for our freedom. You will taste the many different local dishes and international cuisines, all at special prices and prepared by a team of award winning and top ranked Curacao chefs.
Curacao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8200
E-mail: info@curacao.com / registration@curacao-event.com
Website: www.curacaoculture.com

Slave Uprising Commemoration
The 1795 slave uprising, the most important in Curaçao's history, is remembered with musical and cultural events at the Rif Waterfront, and at Landhuis Kenepa at the western part of the island.
Asosashon Promoshon Konenshi Historiko
Mr. Gibi Basilio
Phone: +(5999) 563-0358

September 2009

Clean-up Month

Culture Week
This culture awareness week concentrates on all kinds of manifestations of the local culture. The Department of Culture will organize a great many activities in the schools, community centers, and via the media. There will be many seminars on all cultural aspects and initiatives are encouraged. The dominant theme is to keep the local culture alive and to maintain the norms & values that have been passed on to this generation.
Culture House
Phone: +(5999) 461-7355 / 461-7357
E-mail: info@kasdikultura.an

Rosh Hashanah
Jewish New Year. Jewish owned shops and banks are closed.
Mikve Israel-Emanuel
Phone: +(5999) 461-1067

Tourism Week
The purpose of this week's activities is to drive home the idea that tourism is the most important pillar of our economy. Throughout this week, schools, community centers, and public offices will be visited to emphasize the importance of tourist industry. There will be many activities and excursions to tourist attractions, culminating in the so-called "Kaya Liber" (Traffic Free Road) event at Nieuwe Haven, where both the tourists and local population can meet and enjoy the varied products Curacao has to offer.
Curacao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8217 / 434-8213
E-mail: info@curacao.com

World Tourism Day
On this day we will put special attention to the tourists and the tourism industry.
Curaçao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8200 or E-mail: info@curacao.com

Tourism Open House
The purpose of this activities is to offer both the local population the opportunity to visit our museum, galleries, tourist attractions and Land Houses at specially reduced rates.
Curacao Tourist Board
Phone: +(5999) 434-8200
E-mail: info@curacao.com

Yum ki Pur
Day of atonement
Contact: Mikve Ismael - Emanuel
Phone.:+(5999) 461-1067

October 2009

Banda Bou Day
Inhabitants of the Banda Bou region, in the scenic western countryside, celebrate the day of Banda Bou, with a lot of activities, music, folkloric shows, vendors selling typical food and drink. Everyone joins in the festivities.
Mr. Rudy Rooij
Phone +(5999) 560-9763 / 864-1838 / 864-1132

November 2009

Heineken Regatta Curacao
An international sailing competition that will be organized by the Curacao Sailing Foundation and Heineken will take care of the entertainment program. The Regatta will take place at the Curaçao St. Anna Bay with the Maritiem Museum as the Regatta Home Base.
Herman Harms of Gijs Boer
Phone: +(5999) 562-8000 / 513-0253
Website: www.heinekenregattacuracao.com

Christmas Showcase
Held at the World Trade Center Curaçao.
This Tradeshow presents a wide range of new products for the Christmas and New Year season. A continuous fashion show will also be presented with international and local models.
Mrs. Barbara van Wijk or Kim Schmit
Phone: +(5999) 463-6178
E-Mail: info@destination-curacao.com
Website: www.destination-curacao.com

December 2009

St. Nicholas Day
On St. Nicholas Eve all children place a bucket of water and a shoe filled with hay for St. Nicholas' big white horse. If they have been good all year, they will wake to find their shoes filled with gifts. Those who haven't are afraid a goblin called " Zwarte Piet"(Black Peter) will carry them back to Spain in a sack.

Half Marathon & 10 Kilometer Run
The roadrunners club of Curaçao is sponsoring this exciting new event. A marathon and 10 km run are open to all. For more information contact Road Runners Club of Curaçao.
Roadrunners Club Curaçao
Phone: +(5999) 868-2317
Website: www.rrck.com

Kingdom Day (Official Holiday)

Christmas
Two and days of family oriented festivities officially begin at noon on Christmas Eve. Catholic churches hold midnight mass.

New Year's Eve
Official Holiday (Half- day). Local businesses and organizations set off fireworks displays in friendly competitions, building to a crescendo at midnight.
Locals gather at Plaza Brion where an evening of cultural activities is capped by midnight blessing by the Bishop.
Kas di Kultura
Phone: +(5999) 461-7355
E-Mail: kasdikultura@curinfo.an