mrt 18, 2025
Statia Day is the national holiday of Sint Eustatius, celebrated annually on November 16. It commemorates the historic event of 1776, when Sint Eustatius became the first foreign entity to salute an American-flagged vessel, symbolically recognizing the independence of the United States. This moment, known as the “First Salute,” cemented the island’s place in world history.
The celebrations take place primarily in Oranjestad and include official speeches, parades, cultural performances, live music, and traditional dances. Both locals and visitors gather to honor the history and identity of Sint Eustatius.
Statia Day is not only a day of remembrance but also a celebration of cultural pride, community spirit, and heritage preservation. It remains a key event in the island’s efforts to promote and uphold its rich historical legacy.
mrt 18, 2025
Saba Carnival is an annual cultural celebration held on the island of Saba, part of the Caribbean Netherlands. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep cultural significance, Saba Carnival typically spans several days, with festivities beginning in late July and continuing through early August. It is an important event for the local community, drawing both residents and visitors together to celebrate the island’s rich cultural heritage.
The carnival is marked by colorful parades, music, dancing, and costume competitions, which reflect Saba’s Afro-Caribbean roots and diverse cultural influences. The celebration includes a mix of traditional and contemporary elements, showcasing local talent and providing a platform for community expression.
Although small in scale compared to other Caribbean carnivals, Saba Carnival plays a central role in the island’s social and cultural life, offering a unique glimpse into the traditions that continue to shape Saba’s identity.
In 2025 Saba Carnival will take place from the 28th of July ’till the 3rd of August.
mrt 12, 2025
Dia di Rincon ta un selebrashon anual di e kultura i tradishonnan riku di Rincon, e pueblo mas bieu di Boneiru. E evento aki ta reuní komunidat Boneriano i bishitante pa un dia yen di músika, baile, spesialidatnan kulinario i presentashonnan kultural. Dia di Rincon ta un di e selebrashonnan mas importante di herensia di Boneiru, i un oportunidat úniko pa eksperensiá e hospitalidat, historia i tradishonnan di e isla.
Dia di Rincon is an annual celebration of the rich culture and traditions of Rincon, the oldest village on Bonaire. This event brings together the Bonairean community and visitors for a day filled with music, dance, culinary specialties, and cultural performances. Dia di Rincon is one of the most important heritage celebrations of Bonaire and a unique opportunity to experience the island’s warm hospitality, history, and traditions.
Dia di Rincon is een jaarlijkse viering van de rijke cultuur en tradities van Rincon, het oudste dorp van Bonaire. Dit evenement brengt de Bonairiaanse gemeenschap en bezoekers samen voor een dag vol muziek, dans, culinaire specialiteiten en culturele optredens. Dia di Rincon is een van de belangrijkste erfgoedvieringen van Bonaire en een unieke kans om de warme gastvrijheid, geschiedenis en tradities van het eiland te ervaren.
mrt 12, 2025
Dia di Himno y Bandera ta e dia nacional di Aruba. Dia 18 di maart ta conmemora e introduccion oficial na aña 1976 di bandera di Aruba y himno di Aruba na Wilhelmina Stadion, Dakota. Desde aña 1985 dia 18 di maart ta oficialmente un dia liber na Aruba. E celebracionnan durante e dia ta consisti di un acto ceremonial sigui pa diferente actividad y manifestacion cultural den tur bario di e isla y museo y monumentonan ta habri porta gratuitamente pa publico.
Dag van het Volkslied en de Vlag is de nationale dag van Aruba. Op 18 maart wordt de officiële introductie in 1976 van de Arubaanse vlag en het Arubaanse volkslied in het Wilhelmina Stadion in Dakota herdacht. Sinds 1985 is 18 maart officieel een vrije dag op Aruba. De vieringen op deze dag bestaan uit een ceremoniële plechtigheid, gevolgd door verschillende activiteiten en culturele manifestaties in alle wijken van het eiland. Daarnaast openen musea en monumenten hun deuren gratis voor het publiek.
Day of the Anthem and the Flag is the national day of Aruba. On March 18, the official introduction of the Aruban flag and the Aruban national anthem in Wilhelmina Stadium, Dakota, in 1976 is commemorated. Since 1985, March 18 has been an official public holiday in Aruba. The celebrations on this day consist of a ceremonial event, followed by various activities and cultural manifestations in neighborhoods across the island. Additionally, museums and monuments open their doors to the public free of charge.
