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2009-06-01 Curacao Calendar of Events 2009

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

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2009-07-01 Curacao Calendar of Events 2009

July 2009
02	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
26	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

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2009-08-19 Curacao Calendar of Events 2009

August 2009
02-09	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
Aug15 - 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
17	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

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2009-09-01 Curacao Calendar of Events 2009

September 2009
01-30	Clean-up Month
13-21	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
19	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year. Jewish owned shops and banks are closed. Mikve Israel-Emanuel Phone: +(5999) 461-1067
21-28	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
27	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
27-28	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
28	Yum ki Pur Day of atonement Contact: Mikve Ismael - Emanuel Phone.:+(5999) 461-1067

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2009-09-12 Culture Week - Siman di Kultura

The Culture Week will take place from September 12 till September 21. The slogan: "be proud to live your culture". It's a week of authentic cultural festivities with extensive opportunity to get to know the culture of Curacao.

Culture Week

In 2004 the Culture House started with the organization of the Culture Week, by encouraging the locals to be proud to live their culture, because culture is the motor for sustainable development. The Culture Week is part of the strategy of the Culture House, to create more awareness regarding our own culture.

During the Culture Week most organizations like schools, semi governmental organizations (foundations), women's clubs, intramural institutions such as boarding schools, the prison, rehabilitation centers, sport centers, state and private companies and uniformed groups organize cultural activities. They participate actively in the celebration of the Culture Week by decorating, organizing lectures and workshops, holding expositions, cooking Creole food, organizing excursions and festive cultural get-togethers. Wherever you go during the Culture Week, you will definitely feel the cultural ambience.

The Culture House invites you to visit Curacao from September 12 to 21, 2008. Come and get to learn more about our culture and join our cultural feast!

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