More about Curaçao

The peoples of Curaçao embrace and preserve their past. At the Cura Hulanda african haritage museum see one of the most extensive collection of african anywhere in the world. As well as an in depth history of slavery in origin. The maritime museum tells how shipping shape the history of this island.The Curaçao museum have many years old map of the Caribbean and antique Curaçao furniture. The octagon house where "Simon Bolivar" use to visit his sisters between the wars of South American independence is now a museum.

Historic land houses also tell the story of Curaçao past. East Dutch style land houses day back to 1600 and 1700. They were here during colonial time, a time of island plantation and slavery. Today nearly 70 land houses still stand, some are open to the public. Land house "brievengat" the center of a 1200 equar plantation in 1800 is now a museum. Other land houses such as land house "kenepa'' display period furnishers. Land house "chobolobo" is the home for the world famous Curaçao liquer, an interesting place to visit. Many land houses are the center of special events such as an unforgettable wedding. Remembering their past, Curaçao also celebrate modern life. ''Yubi Kirindongo'' is a scepter his choice of media is car parts especially shiny bumpers. Some of Kirindongo finished working are displayed at "Kas di alma blou museum " in Otrobanda.

During the six weeks of carnival season Curaçao jumps with energy. Brilliant colors and extravagant costumes. The music of carnival is "tumba'' a musical style that influences meringue, jazz and other caribbean rhythms.