Curaçao, My World...
My perception of island life.
dated 2007 until 2007
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Danny
2007The 'chi-ku-cha', two wooden instruments used for transporting hacked of cactus pieces. The pieces will be laid side by side to form a fence, locally called a 'tranké'.
Pedro, blekero
2007The 'blekero', which to my knowledge is an extinct profession on my island.
kadushi
2007I can't think of a more iconic cuisine to discribe the local flavor. The cactus soup (stew) almost similar with the Giambo (gombo soup), to me really defines curaçao's taste. Here, Aina is perfoming the first steps to complete this magic concoction.
'Ma sita'
2007'chita' and her trusted old singer sawing machine, with which she kept food on the table while her husband was held prisoner in venezuela
Bra
2007The local 'choller' getting caught...
Mai
2007Mai, selling 'briyèchi' , the official national lottery.
Telma, alleenstaande moeder van 3
2007Brave mother nurturing and taking care of her childeren with little support.
Joao 'Maria Sakana'
2007A profession gone with time. In the past, portugues labourer used to earn their living walking around selling icecream products in these unique portable containers. (vreezers). 'Bogi bogi', 'tempi', 'hi go go' and 'eiskrim sandwidge' arn't easy to find anymore.
folklore
2007Giving thanks for the harvest the folklore dance is a major event
family rast
2007Tourist couple & child I once saw in Punda (Down Town Curaçao)
curacao sweets
2007humble curacao family making ends meet selling traditional island sweets
piskado
2007Humfri, heading back to shore , after a 'not so good' day of fishing
marado di lensu
2007a tradition brought along from africa, kept alive today only by cultural events. At a glance it seems easy, but it's a very elaborate craft in getting a 'lensu di kabes' like that done.
Pedro
2007The fruit delivery boy (barkjes)
Popular island past time
2007A tradition not likely to fade away for now. Having a drink with abondant theme to discus uppon until the wee hours of the night.
Gigi
2007Typical Curaçao woman preparing food on a 'konfo'.
Pacheco
2007Humble local selling 'pal'i lele' to make a living.
Washi
2007The 'washi' was a useful instrument to wash clothing long before the washing machine was invented. Hard labour but very effective.
Stanley & Filomena
2007The traditional comeback dance.