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==Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival: Aruba== |
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Revision as of 16:55, 12 May 2023
Festivals in Aruba take place throughout the year on the island. The island waived COVID-19 testing requirements in 2022 to increase the number of visitors.[1]
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 every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout the year with Antillean dancers, drum music, cultural food, and art. [2]
Aruba Piano Festival
The Aruba Piano Festival occurs in September. 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.[3][4] 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.[5]
Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival: Aruba
The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international jazz musicians.[6] 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.[7] The festival features over 50 singers performing their original music along with traditional Dande songs for the new year.
Carnival
Carnival is a month-long celebration. Activities in this festival include: music competition, pageants, and street parades.[8] This celebration started in 1954 in Aruba.
References
- ^ "Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers". Caribbean Journal. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- ^ webmaster@visitaruba.com. "VisitAruba.com". www.visitaruba.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ Staff (April 2023). "The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival Is Back". Caribbean Journal. Miami. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (February 6, 2014). "Robin Thicke To Headline Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba: Exclusive". Billboard. New York City. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Maria (September 17, 2015). "Aruba International Film Festival Reveals Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Spurrell, Megan (March 20, 2018). "11 Caribbean Events to Travel for in 2018". Condé Nast Traveler. New York City. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Staff (December 2022). "Dande Festival will take place on December 27-29". Aruba Today. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Jovani (February 1, 2023). "Aruba Carnival is Back". Caribbean National Weekly. Davie, Florida. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
External links
- Aruba Events and Festivals Official Aruba Tourism :Portal
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