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'''Festivals in [[Aruba]]''' take place throughout the year on the island. Many of these [[Cultural events at the 2009 Jeux de la Francophonie|cultural events]] are known internationally and draw tourists from around the globe. The island waived [[COVID-19]] testing requirements to increase the number of visitors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-07 |title=Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers |url=https://www.caribjournal.com/2022/02/07/aruba-testing-waived-boosted-travelers/ |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=Caribbean Journal |language=en}}</ref>
'''Festivals in [[Aruba]]''' take place throughout the year on the island. The island waived [[COVID-19]] testing requirements to increase the number of visitors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-07 |title=Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers |url=https://www.caribjournal.com/2022/02/07/aruba-testing-waived-boosted-travelers/ |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=Caribbean Journal |language=en}}</ref>

==Aruba Summer Music Festival==
The Aruba Summer Music Festival is a [[Latin music]] festival. It is celebrated at the end of June every year and lasts for 2 days.

==Bon Bini Festival==
The Bon Bini Festival takes place in [[Fort Zoutman]], [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]] every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout the year with Antillean dancers, [[Drum (music)|drum music]], cultural food, and [[art]]. <ref>{{Cite web |[email protected] |title=VisitAruba.com |url=https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/bon-bini-festival/ |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=www.visitaruba.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Aruba Piano Festival==
The Aruba Piano Festival occurs in September, and features world famous pianists. The festival has developed an international reputation for its distinguished artists across a range of chamber music styles.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}} In addition to the core chamber concert series, the festival has a number of music and education components.

==Soul Beach Music Festival==
The Soul Beach Music Festival is a multi-night concert series held [[Memorial Day]] weekend. The attendees take part in nightclub events, beach parties, concerts, and comedy shows.

==Aruba International Film Festival==
The Aruba International Film Festival typically takes place over a week in June, bringing the international film community to Aruba. In 2011, over 45 films were featured from 18 countries and screened in 40 venues around the island.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

==Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival: Aruba==
The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international jazz [[Musician|musicians]]. The festival presents local and international bands and artists over a two-day event in October. While [[jazz music]] is the focus, other artistic elements including dance, poetry, and art are also included in the program.

==Dande Festival==
The Dande Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Aruba, and takes place in the last week of December. The festival features over 50 singers performing their original music along with traditional Dande songs for the new year. {{Citation needed|date=May 2022}}

==Carnival==
Carnival is a month-long celebration. Activities in this festival include: music competition, pageants, and street parades. This celebration started in 1954 in Aruba. {{citation needed|date=August 2017}}


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Revision as of 20:12, 5 May 2023

Festivals in Aruba take place throughout the year on the island. The island waived COVID-19 testing requirements to increase the number of visitors.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers". Caribbean Journal. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-05-18.