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Tumba Festival starts today

Local | By Correspondent February 4, 2019

WILLEMSTAD – Today is the first preliminary of the popular Tumba Festival. The Music and Artist Association (AMAK) says its ready to present again a festival with the quality on an international level.

Tonight, will see the presentation of various popular local bands such as ICON by GIO and Tune G-spot. These will sure make the crowd move to their rhythms.

The Tumba Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Curaçao and a highlight of the Curaçao Carnival!

 

During the Tumba Festival, numerous artists compete to win the coveted title of Tumba King/Queen which will make their Tumba (song) the official anthem of this year's Carnival. The qualifying rounds (Monday - Wednesday) serve to select the finalists who will then compete in Friday's final round.

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