WILLEMSTAD - “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” We are definitely not talking about Christmas. We are talking about the season everyone on the island has been waiting for, Curaçao carnival! The Curaçao carnival is that one season of the year where the whole island becomes one big party and the celebration goes on for weeks. Full of colorful parades, creative costumes, and swinging tunes. The island’s carnival parades are like nothing anyone has ever seen before. What makes the Curaçao carnival special and unique is the balance between beauty and fun. The elaborate costumes don’t take away from a good dance party.
Tumba
Tumba is the official music of the Curaçao carnival. It’s a mix of Latin music with some Caribbean instruments but explaining how it sounds is nearly impossible. This year’s Tumba winner was Korsou t’ei Bula (Curaçao will jump).
The Parades
The exact date of the parades differs from year to year, but they take a total of 2 weeks. The official parades always start with the Children Parade and end with the Farawell Parade. If you haven’t seen these parades yet you are still on time. On Monday February 24 is the children’s farewell parade and on Tuesday February 25 is the last grand parade. At 12 o’clock sharp King Momo will be burnt to say goodbye to the carnival season.
