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The #1 Guide for Living in Paradise! Hearth & Garden Hearth & Garden Monthly Monthly Aruba Aruba Free Free VERDANT Insurance and Management Group N.V. Tel: (297) 588-7745 Fax: (297) 588-1936 Cel: (297) 734-4434 Caya Frere Laurentius 8, Oranjestad / Aruba E-mail: [email protected] Personal, Business, Home & Car Insurance - Retirement Planning- Wealth Managent Insurance Broker Our Realtors For Your Interest Concept to Realty 3 18 March 4 Household insurance 6 Broadening your view 7 Modern Architecture 8 Aruban News 24/7 9 e only thing missing 14 House of Culture 16 Surface texture 18 To us, living on our private tropical paradise, March is a month of celebration. On the 18 March we celebrate our national flag and anthem day. We adore our beloved rock and there is no occasion we wouldn’t show our affection. If you are looking to buy, rent or sell, almost all the information you need about becoming or enhancing your experience as a (semi-) permanent island resident is just a page flip away. Read about the history of Aruba’s flag and crest, one of the most famous cultural and historical landmarks, about great properties for sale, or modern architecture according to one of the upcoming Aruban Architects; in short there’s a ton of information about Aruba. This year March is also the month of Easter, the time when Life as spring blooms again. Be inspired and celebrate life with Family and friends, clean your home for a fresh start, review the old, fix or mend anything broken and enjoy living on in a tropical paradise! Aruba Hearth & Garden Monthly! Real Estate Listings Projects Condominiums Rentals Land for Sale Enjoying Life Real Estate Listings Projects Condominiums Rentals Land for Sale Enjoying Life Home Sweet Home 2, 14 Aruba Palm Realtors 2 Nahar’s (Kenneth) 6,15, 21 Vecsta Real Estate 8, 9, 13, 18 Monte Verde Residence 12 Altovista Real Estate 12 Associated Realtors 13 Sun Caribbean Realty 21 Miko Real Estate 23 Era Solito Real Estate 24 Edition March 2013 Volume 4 Year 1

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Page 1: March Edition Aruba Hearth & Garden (Mar 2013)

The #1 Guide for Living in Paradise! Hearth & GardenHearth & GardenMonthlyMonthly

ArubaArubaFreeFree

VERDANT Insurance and Management Group N.V.

Tel: (297) 588-7745 Fax: (297) 588-1936Cel: (297) 734-4434

Caya Frere Laurentius 8, Oranjestad / ArubaE-mail: [email protected]

Personal, Business, Home & Car Insurance - Retirement Planning- Wealth ManagentInsurance

Broker

Our Realtors

For Your Interest

Concept to Realty 318 March 4Household insurance 6Broadening your view 7Modern Architecture 8Aruban News 24/7 9The only thing missing 14House of Culture 16Surface texture 18

To us, living on our private tropical paradise, March is a month of celebration.

On the 18 March we celebrate our national fl ag and anthem day. We adore our beloved rock and there is no occasion we wouldn’t show ouraff ection.

If you are looking to buy, rent or sell, almost all the information you need about becoming or enhancing your experience as a (semi-)permanent island resident is just a page fl ip away.

Read about the history of Aruba’s fl ag and crest, one of the most famous cultural and historical landmarks, about great properties for sale, or modern architecture according to one of the upcoming Aruban Architects; in short there’s a ton of information about Aruba.

This year March is also the month of Easter, the time when Life as spring blooms again.

Be inspired and celebrate life

with Family and friends, clean your home for a fresh start, review the old, fi x or mend anything broken and enjoy living on in a tropical paradise!

Aruba Hearth & Garden Monthly!

Real Estate Listings

ProjectsCondominiumsRentalsLand for SaleEnjoying Life

Real Estate Listings

ProjectsCondominiumsRentalsLand for SaleEnjoying Life

Home Sweet Home 2, 14Aruba Palm Realtors 2Nahar’s (Kenneth) 6,15, 21Vecsta Real Estate 8, 9, 13, 18Monte Verde Residence 12Altovista Real Estate 12Associated Realtors 13Sun Caribbean Realty 21Miko Real Estate 23Era Solito Real Estate 24

Edition March 2013 Volume 4Year 1

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“ Real Estate is about starting with concept and ending up with your dream become real”

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Vecsta Real EstateConcept to Realty!Real Estate runs in my family say Joally di Vecchia. All my life I have seen the basics for the company I’ve started just over a year ago. I have studied Real Estate and I have discovered that my passion in real estate, besides that I do like all facets of the trade, makes me a great buyer’s realtor.

Over the years my dad, who is also in Real Estate and Construction has been a great mentor and I am still inspired by him every day. A good realtor takes the time to know their clients and to � nd out what they are looking for. At the same time you have to try and piece all sorts of infor-mation together that will ultimately be your customer’s dream home, and � nd the exact or similar real life version.

Sometimes people have a really clear opinion about what they would like, but for most people it’s a general concept. � at’s where I come in. In a relatively short period I try to ask the right questions about their likes and dislikes and create the outline of their future residence.

For instance if a customer tells you that they like the presence of wa-ter, but also love the rural atmosphere of the quiets back and of Santa Cruz, you could show them a home with distant ocean view or with a water feature like pond. On the other hand if they tell you they absolutely detest gardening and like to go out almost every night to enjoy a movie and dinner, then perhaps a condo close to the bustling heart of Palm beach is a great match.

And because I’m good at matching a potential client with their pro-spective home, I also take a lot of time listing a potential buyer, while keeping in mind their needs. When I match a potential buyer with the home of their dreams, my job as a realtor does not stop. I go with them to the notary to ensure that the process is smooth and try to help them out where needed, so my clients can get the key to a new phase in their life without too much worry or stress.

My work as a realtor does not stop at the notary, especially for overseas customers, I assist them with how to get the utilities con-

nected, how things work around the home; in short I really help my clients settle in. A� er all, my clients are my business and the way I treat them will re-� ect on the way I do business. Luckily for me this comes natural and I take a lot of joy and pride in my work.

To me real estate is about starting with a concept. � is can be a sketch of your future living room with French doors and custom made wooden shutters, an image of your ideal hangout spot on a shaded veranda; Simply sipping on an glass of refreshing ice tea, rocking you swing gently back and forth and let the trade winds cool down your day or you behind the counter of that cupcake bakery you always longed to have now the family kitchen is becoming more and more crowed.

� en I come in and help you through the process of � nding that pre-fect home, construction of your home on the perfect spot where you can completely be you or locating that amazing building that in a few years everyone knows is the basis for your successful business.

Real estate is my business, so if you are looking to build, buy, sell or rent, feel free to contact me, I’m happy to � nd your realty!

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“The title of the national anthem of Aruba is ‘Aruba Dushi Tera’”

18 March

National Anthem and Flag Day

One of Aruba’s most important o� cial holidays is on 18 march, the National Anthem and Flag Day.

� e struggle of the Aruban people for another state structure (decen-tralization and separation) already started in the year 1933 ( at that time by Dr. A. Dussenbroek, member of the Council of the Police). � e Government on the islands outside of Curaçao was in the hand of the local governor (gezaghebber) en two ‘landraden’, together they formed the ‘Raad van Politie’ (1865-1952). It is in the context of the establishment of the re� nery of the ‘Lago Oil and Transport Company ltd. (1929)’ and the drastic economic, social, cultural and political changes in Aruba, that the struggle for more autonomy from the central government (in Curaçao) was intensi� ed.

In 1947 a petition for separation from Curaçao was signed by 2147 Aruban men (under the leadership of member of State Henny Eman and his son, Landcouncil, Albert ‘Shon A’ Eman). � e petition for the Crown (Queen Wilhelmina) was de-livered to the participants of the Round Table Conference, which was � nished on 18 march of 1948.

During the Second World War the oil re� nery in Aruba (Lago) played an important role in supplying the allied forces with fuel. � e spirit of independence was strong in the era a� er the war. A worldwide decol-onization process had started. National Symbols of Unity and Liberty (were)are very important in a process of nation building. Typical aspects and norms and values of a people and territory (nation) are important in national symbols.

� e title of the national anthem of Aruba is ‘Aruba Dushi Tera’. � e history of the song started in 1951 when Rufo Wever and Juan Chaba-ya ‘Padu’ Lampe, composed and recorded the rhythm and melodies, which were typical of Aruba music. It was in 1952 they composed what many years later became our national anthem. It is a song that

expressed the love of our community for their island and to raise the patriotic sentiment of the population. � e singing group ‘De Trupi-alen’ under the direction of Friar Alexius recorded the song, accom-panied on piano by Padu Lampe. � e song was widely accepted and played at private and public activities. With the ‘Statuut voor het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden’ (1954) the islands obtained some autonomy but it was not real autonomous gov-ernment or separation from Curaçao.

On November 15, 1955 the government approved our o� cial coat of arms. As a symbol a coat of arms has di� erent typical aspects of a

nation. � e Aloe Plant is the symbol of our � rst source of income, the aloe industry. � e Hooiberg Hill (in the second

square) symbolize that the island rises out of the sea. Green is the color of joy that we feel since the beginning of our auto-determination and the horizontal Wavy Lines symbolize the sea. � e Hand-shake symbolizes the bond and friendship between our country and other nations on political, economical and cultural ba-sis. � e Red color signi� es our generous character, simplicity, and the value of the work done to enforce these bonds. � e Cogwheel is the helm that gives direction to our industry, the most important fountain of life and prosperity for our island. In the center of the coat of arms we have the Cross that symbolizes devotion and faith. � e Lion (red) symbolizes strength and generosity. Finally we have the Laurel Leaf (at the bottom) which is a symbol of peace and friendship.

In the context of the struggle for emancipation of Aruba as an island

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and of a group that felt themselves prejudiced by the drastically social, cultural, economic and political changes in Aruba and in the interinsular relations, a political reaction came.

In 1971 a new political party was founded in Aruba, the MEP, under the leadership of the talented and charismatic leader Gilberto Fran-cois ‘Betico’ Croes (1938-1986). It is during the intensi� ed struggle (Status Aparte 1970-1985), in defense of the Aruban identity and the right to auto determination, that the national symbols became more important. In the seventies the longing of the Aruban people for political liberty and an autonomous government, became stronger. With it, the need for national symbols to express identity became stronger, and the struggle for liberty was intensi� ed.

In the seventies a commission was installed to select a national anthem. It consisted of Maybeline Arends-Croes, Rufo Odor, Padu Lampe, Eddy Bennet, Hubert ‘Lio’ Booi and Rufo Wever. On Feb-ruary 25, 1976, they unanimously recommended the waltz “Aruba Dushi Tera” as our national anthem. Mr. Lio Booi composed a last phrase which were added to the song from 1952. � e phrase “…cu Dios guia y conserva su amor pa libertad” was added to the song, it pays trib-ute to the Aruban people and their love for liberty.

On March 16, 1976 the Parlia-ment of Aruba approved ‘Aruba Dushi Tera’ as the o� cial anthem of Aruba. During an o� cial act, on March 18, 1976, in the Wilhelmina Stadium (now Guillermo Pros-pero Trinidad stadium), the song was proclaimed as the national anthem of Aruba.

� e history of our � ag started when on January 21, 1976, a competition was organized for the community to create a design for our national � ag. Most designs received were from schoolchildren. A four-pointed star and a preference for stripes and/or horizontal or vertical marks were dominant. � e dominant colors were red, white, blue and yellow. With the help of the Flag Research Institute of Boston, a design was chosen. In the British Color Dictionary Standards, the color of the � elds of the Aruban � ag ‘Larkspur’ is also known as ‘U.N. Blue, No. 196’, � e yellow stripes are ‘Bunting Yellow, No. 113’. � e red of the star is ‘Union Jack Red, No. 210’ and the white � mbriation of the star is No. 1 (this color dictionary does not exist anymore). According to the Pantone Color Guide these colors are 279 Blue, 186 Red, 108 Yellow and Absolute White.

� e Red Star represents the intense passion of every citizen for their island and the indigenous people that spilled their blood during a battle for their liberty in the French Pass. � e White Outline of the star symbolizes Aruba’s extensive white sand beaches around our island, it also re� ects, the noble heart of the habitants that respects justice, order and liberty. � e Four-pointed star also symbolizes the four directions on the compass, indicating the di� erent countries from which people came to live on Aruba to form a harmonious community. Yellow is the color of abundance and the horizontal

stripes re� ects the � rmness of that abundance. � e Yellow color also symbolizes the former resources of income, such as: gold, phosphate and aloe industries. In the � ora of Aruba a large number of trees and plants produce yellow blooms, such as the kibrahacha, brasil, bonchi di strena, curahao, tuturuto and wanglo.

On march 16, 1976, the Parliament of Aruba approved the design of the � ag as the national � ag of Aruba. During the grand ceremony, on March 18, 1976, in the Wilhelmina Stadion the � ag was raised for the � rst time, while the national anthem ‘Aruba Dushi Tera’ was played.

With the national symbols other important changes came in a process of nation building and cultural emancipation. Papiamento, the national language, as an important marker of identity and very important factor with unifying force, was standardized. In 1976 a decree for the orthography of Papiamento was approved. In 1978 the governmental cultural service ‘Instituto di Cultura Aruba’ (ICA) was instituted. In the seventies more activities were organized to promote

unity, patriotism and to preserve and promote the folklore of Aruba.

� e right of auto determination of all islands was recog-nized during the Round Table Conference in the year 1954.

� e struggle of the Status Aparte movement resulted in a new land in the Dutch Kingdom. On Januari 1, 1986, Aruba became a separate Country with a Status Aparte, with the right to govern itself autonomously within the Dutch King-dom. With our own economic policy, Aruba obtained its

own Central Bank and its own curren-cy named ‘� orin’, the o� cial abbre-viation is Awg. Evelino Fiingal is the designer of the bills in which imag-es of animals from the fauna of Aru-ba are combined with native Indian drawings. � ese

symbolic signs re� ect the relationship between the past and present in Aruba. � e value is pegged to the US dollar at an o� cial exchange rate of 1,77 � orins to one United States of America dollar (US $).

Nowadays March 18 is a celebration of our ‘Status Aparte’ and the Flag and Anthem of Aruba. A strong sense of patriotism and pride is displayed in activities, in which the symbols, folklore (music, dance etc.), sports, games, presentation of di� erent social groups like scouting, classic cars and Harley Davidson groups etc. are featured throughout the island.

� e most important o� cial (protocol) act is held each year on Plaza Betico Croes in Oranjestad. Kids and adults enjoy this National Day were in a grand way they know how to honor our National Anthem and Flag.

Written by Vilmio Wester Facts courtesy o� Departamento di Cul-tura Aruba (DCA) source consulted: ‘Aruba Nos Isla’ DCA (2008).

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Household insuranceKeeping your belongings safe

For most homeowner your mortgage lender will re-quire an insurance to insure the value of your home in case of � re.

What most people don’t realize, says Arjan de Smit, owner of verdant insurance is that this doesn’t cover your belongings. And when something less pleasant happens it’s always better to be prepared. � at’s why it’s always wise to also obtain a household insurance. � at will cover the loss o� clothing furniture and other household items, in case of � re or burglary.

Don’t worry the premiums are usually reasonable and it will give you the peace of mind that your home, your haven and every-thing in it is protected.

And while you talk to your favorite broker, you might want to dis-cuss your options, most insurance companies o� er “packages” of car, home and personal insurances. It could save you time and money since you don’t have to shop around. A trustworthy broker will present you with di� erent options and scenarios that will best for your family, lifestyle and situation. If you are planning on building your home, you might just want to also have chat. What if you just bought those great windows and someone else decides to take them when you aren’t there? In any case it’s smart to keep a list of all items and their purchase

value. Some people organize their receipt in a folder, other in a shoebox or digitally to know what the approximate total value of your belongings is. And don’t forget to once a year check to see if all your insurances are up to date.

While most in-surances o� er annual automatic adjustments, it’s wise to check if everything you own is still covered.

For more information on how to best cover your life, feel free to con-tact me during business hours:

VERDANT Insurance and Management Group N.V.Caya Frere Laurentius 8 Oranjestad / Aruba

Tel: (297) 588-7745Cel: (297) 734-4434Fax: (297) 588-1936E-mail: [email protected]

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Alto Vista Real EstateBroadening your view.

“E� ective personal communication and great dedica-tion are very important to � nding the right Real Estate match”

I like dealing with people, I’m not cut out for a regular 9-5 desk job, says Jennifer Wol� , sales associate and General Manag-er at Alto Vista Real Estate. To me selling a house is about � nding the right � t for my clients, the place where they will be happy and feel at home every single day.

In Real Estate I feel that I can really put my qualities to test. Since I’m really creative, a people’s person and problem solver, all my day to day activities at Alto Vista Real Estate suits me well.

I studied at the University of Utrecht.A� er 10 years of studying and working in Holland, I decided to return to Aruba. My experience in Europe has been of great personal and professional value to me. � e longer I work in real estate, the more I enjoy this business, it’s exciting! Every case brings its own challenges, each customer with unique wishes, yet they are all looking for the place they could call “Home”.

Our strength at Alto Vista Real Estate is based on � nding the right real estate match for our clients. E� ective personal communication and great dedication are very important to be successful in this process of matching.

Aruba has incredible potential in real estate. We have a quality of life featured by a high standard of living and with all kinds of amenities and services, while maintaining an in-formal and a� ordable life style in a tropical and safe environ-ment.

Our team consists of local agents with di� erent cultural backgrounds and is therefore multi-ple lingual which is in complete consistency with the multicultural mix of the Aruban population that re� ects a rich past. It does not matter where you are coming from, only where we can bring you to!

Integrity is not only the cornerstone of our philosophy, it guides everything we do. We take seriously our stated motto to always “do

the right thing”, a commitment we hold steadfast for our clients and ourselves. It means keeping our promises and exceeding expectations, every single day

Whether you are seeking a new home, a vacation home on the beach, a historic downtown property, an inland Cunucu house, a large tract of land, or commercial prop-erty in Aruba, our team of highly competent professionals will help you transform your dream in to reality. I hereby would like to invite you for an introduction meet-ing at our o� ces at Schotlandstraat 45 and enjoy a presen-

tation about our company combined with the already famous Alto Vista co� ee and pastechi! Alto Vista Real Estate is truly unique!

SCHOTLANDSTRAAT 45 - ARUBA - Dutch CaribbeanPhone (297) 582 4494 - Mobile (297) 594 12 47 - Fax (297) 582 0533

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“Architecture is like frozen Music”Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Modern ArchitectureSimplifying Structure to fi t functionality

I like clean straightforward designs says Jouel Croes, architect and partner of Cast N.V., I love the functional design of the industrial buildings during the fi rst part of the 21rst Century., also known as Industrial Classicism. Th ink of the almost fairytale buildings from Germany post war, like the cigarette factory Yenidze in Dresden, shaped like a Russian Palace or the functional Turbine factory build by the famous German architect Peter Beherens. My inspiration comes from the lo-cation where a future building will be built or renovated combined with the future purpose. Take for instance the old building of General Store in Dakota. Th is location is now about electro-technics and a famous electrical brand had a showcase with round corner designs that inspired me to recreate the façade in a renewed kind of fi ft ies

retro look.

For another customer I wanted to expand the view

for their guest so the roof became slightly elevated to increase the viewing angle, adding to the wide spacious feeling of overlooking our beautiful turquoise ocean. To me architecture is the space in which we live and like music it functions to en-hance the world, by using simple shapes, that with the right application and mate-rials, amplify the dimension around us. Music is to me what the technical aspect of architecture is, structured, yet cohesive and fl uent. Art inspires me esthetically. I can see a simple shape in a painting or a sculpture and that can very well be the basic of the shapes overall. Th is sounds complicated, but let me try and explain. For starters: here in the tropics we are blessed with a lot of sunshine. As you know this results in warm temperatures all year round, but it also means that the light is very bright. By strategically placing windows on the North side of any building you can let natural light illuminate the interior, while keeping direct sunlight to a minimum, resulting in lower air-conditioning costs.

When building the iStore, we intentionally placed two skylights in the roof and

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the store now doesn’t need any artifi-cial lighting. Also we have used larges window façade, making it a welcoming opening shopping area and an echo of the famous flagship store in downtown New York. By using insulation, you’ll keep the cool in and the warm air out. And working with materials that fit the space is also very important. For example: At the moment inverter air-conditioning, which for most domestic uses is more efficient then the traditional systems, is taking over the market, but for bigger spaces like a commercial building this might not be the best solution. For the new building of General store ( Do it) I have designed a struc-ture with long lines, following the road that it parallels. The silhou-ette is playfully broken by bright cantilevers in the store’s colors and the planned round spheres on in front of the building resonance as a three-dimensional form of the cut outs above.

Of course being an architect, I cannot help but also admire almost any building and my passion besides new construction is to renovate,

to repurpose a building, to expand its lifespan.By ( re)shaping a building to fit its purpose whether it is your dream house to live the rest of your life or a store that gives you and your customers what they need, in short, the right fit, to me that’s the way to (re) build.

For more information contact us:CAST N.V.Oranjestad, ArubaPonton 67 unit 1T: (297) 588.6248E: [email protected]

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“ 24ora.com & aruba Herald help you stay connected to Aruba 24/7, no matter where you are.”

24ora.comAruban news available around the clock around the world.For those among us that are fluent in the local language Papiamento, the online news site 24ora.com, is a household brand. Easily acces-sible from smartphone, computer and tablet through browser and recently added also the special 24ora apple app. 24ora brings, like the name states round the clock news.

Most people remember me from my dee-jaying days, which I still do, so media kind of runs through my veins, says mark Benson Denz, founder of 24ora.com.

While I was studying in the Netherlands, I missed up to date news from home.

Back in those days, the major publications only updated their news sites only so often and when I came across the domain 24ora.com, the idea sprang to light to start an online news service for Arubans living or studying abroad.

When I pitched the idea to friends and family, it became clear that also on Aruba itself the need for more up-to date news existed. No longer waiting until the next morning or the evening news, but up to date news and info, just a mouse click away. So for the next years I started creating a part-time online news site from the Netherlands. 24ora.com was officially launched in March 2007, with a nice ceremo-ny in Cas di Cultura, the center where different performing arts meet. And slowly but surely we became the number one news site of Aruba.

Working with a team that is well adjusted to the media life, we cover the stories and put them online fast.

And by keeping up with the advancing technology, we positioned ourselves as the prominent news provider in a relatively short time. For instance, people could get updates about breaking stories on their phones.

After a bit more than a year, we expanded the concept to Curacao, where it also became an instant hit. In 2010 we also added the ITV channel to our news services. Just last year, when we proudly celebrated five years of existence,

24ora became a member of the American Press association.

We also added the English online version, the Aruba herald, to our informative ser-vices, and pabien.aw, the place where you can congratulates anyone for their performance, birthdays, anniversaries or other miles stones for free.

So whether you are in Aruba or abroad, through 24ora.com, you’ll stay connected!

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Imagine having your morning coffee in your shaded private yard with nothing but the sound of soft tinkling chimes playing in the back-ground, from the ever blowing trade winds. Different ornaments, from lazy stone lizards to ceramic fish, decorate the 8ft high walls that surround your private recluse and includes an intimate pool and Palapa on 6943 sq ft of property land.

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Luckily in the afternoon, when the sun stands bright and hot in the sky, you can take a long refreshing nap or simply, luxuriously lounge on the tropical furniture inside. Imagine the lush elegance of a semi-shaded room, where filtering sunlight peaks through custom made plantation style blinds, while the flow of soft purring palm blades tease the pages of your book. Hemmingway would be jealous.

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A master bedroom is located on the ground floor with private bath and walk-in closet. Screened French doors, with plantation blinds, open to a private patio and garden. And of course you’ll have full use of a luxury style indoor kitchen for the convenience to prepare and enjoy meals in any variety you can think of.

When the night has fallen and the moon lights the sky, what better day’s end, than a last visit to the pool, with nothing but the stars above as your companion, before another day in paradise begins.

Centrally located so that shopping, snorkeling, beaches or dining out are just a short drive away. This spectacular property is offered for sale by the current owners, who are moving away to be closer to their American family.

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The House Of Culture

Cas di CulturaNowadays Cas the Cultura, the famous local theater is an Aruban landmark with its beautiful façade painting, situated alongside the Las Amercias roundabout.

Besides being the heart of the Aruban Theater, the building forms each year the perfect back drop for the Aruban Jazz Festival. Besides performing arts, Cas di Cultura is also a second home to many other arts; It’s a favorite spot for semi-permanent art exhibitions.

Just of the other side lies the Plaza di Betico, where on the 18th March many festivities for our flag day will take place. Few people know the theater is also a monument itself, with significance for the culture and traditions of Aruba. Build in the mid-fifties, the design of the building was in the hands of architect F.F. Zingel, who also designed Centro Pro Arte and the church of Brievengat on Curacao. This, for that time new and modern building was in the style of that time period, the early sixties, with the colorful painting over the entrance with its triangular shapes and bright colors.

Zingel specified the decoration and colors when creating the drawing. This it might seem farfetched, but it’s not uncommon. The famous Dutch Architect Berlage (1856-1934), when designing his famous Hunting Lodge for the Kröller Mullers, deliberately left out a piece of carpet, so the table can’t be moved and also designed his own wall paper motives to fit his designs. Also the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) designed interiors, like glass door paneling, fireplaces and other furniture, fitting his designs. It was the year 1949 when a group of active cultural as-sociations in the Aruban community, under the wings of Cultureel Centrum Aruba, felt a great need for a building

where the arts and culture could be exercised and developed.

Cultureel Centrum Aruba, together with other cultural associations such as the Film-liga Aruba, de Arubaanse Muziekschool, Kunstkring, the Symphonic Orchestra, the Volksuniversiteit Aruba, the Aruba camera club, the Amateurtoneelgroep, the Rythmische en the Vereniging Pro Musica,

joined forces to realize a building in which arts and culture could be practiced and exposed.

In doing so the foundation Stichting Schouwburg Aruba (SSA) arose in 1955 with the aim of building the first Cultural Centre in Aruba to secure the continua-tion of the development and promotion of the cultural life in the community. The modern building called “Cultureel Centrum” (Cultural Center) was officially opened on November 15th of 1958. In 1972 The Stichting Schouwburg held a contest to have the people of Aruba choose the best name for the cultural Center and In 1973 the official name changed to Cas di Cultura (House of Culture).

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“ The colorful painting on the facade was created by the architect..”

While looking for more information about this remark-able landmark, a newspaper clipping dated from 1rst Feb 1973 showed, amongst those polled according to the local Dutch Newspaper, Amigoe, that not everyone thought “That House of Culture” was the best fit for a place where all sorts of activities were performed. Mrs J.H.M. Kwartsz-Spruyt laid the first stone in 1957. The authorities that financed the construction of the building were the government of Aruba,

The Sticusa (Foundation for Cultural Cooperation with Surinam and the Netherlands Antilles), the Lago Oil & Transport Company and the Royal Netherlands Steam-ship Co.

Unfortunately in the late sixties to seventies, the the-ater was profoundly renovated and extended, to ac-commodate with more modern facilities and improve-ments, such as updated lighting, a conference room and a new and bigger orchestra, so many of the older typical architecture are not visible and the characteristi-cal painting only recently was restored to its previous luster. In 2000, the foyer, the café and the theater were updated.

To date the foundation Stichting Schouwburg Aruba still owns and manages Cas di Cul-tura and is working hard to ensure the proper maintenance of the build-ing for its good use by the Aruban cultural life.

Furthermore the foun-dation has broadened its focus by ac-tively initiat-ing projects, especially

ones with and accent on cultural education.

The 50th anniversary of Cas di Cultura was greatly celebrated, start-ing in 2007 with the musical ‘Trevia, e garado di djaka’ (‘Trevia, the rat hunter’ based on the story of the Pied Piper), commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first stone laying on June 24th 1957.

The celebrations continued in 2008 with an Open House Day, the art exposition ‘Spiritu di Tempo’ (Ghost of Time) exposing 50 years of art on Aruba and ended with the multidisciplinary performance project ‘Mind Your Gap’ on November 15th, the exact date of the center’s

opening in 1958. Currently the exhibition room is often used for various functions, such as informal gatherings, readings & lectures , wedding receptions or press conferences. Cas di Cultura also is an excellent spot to come have lunch in the afternoon or a cup of tea after shopping in the afternoon. The café inside, that caters to the main public and on request for functions, opens its doors daily to the gen-eral public from 11.30-14.00 for lunch, with each day a different special, except for weekends. You can find the up to date calendar of events on their website; www.casdicultura.aw along with special offers or last minute tickets. And of course Cas di Cultura is accessible for everyone. Cas di Cultura offers you the chance to get a tour of our building. This is interesting for everybody who wants to take a peak in the world of theater but also for students, businesses and friends are who a planning a day out. Interested? Call us at 5821010 to make an appointment for a guided tour. Special thanks to Mrs. Yvonne Webb-KockDirector Office of MonumentsAruba

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Surface textureTouch your wallsLiving on a tropical island makes somehow feel like the colors are brighter and things around you are so much more a life.

� at loud turquoise shirt you wouldn’t dream of wearing back home is the right thing to wear on a day about town and somehow the palm leaves waving gently in the wind make for an amazing show of greens, that you could have never thought exist in just a single simple leaf. � e same goes for the di� erent shapes and textures of all bright colorful fruits. Discover new dimensions by simply feeling looking at the way the sunlight re� ects and creates a tasting palette. So why not mimic nature and use texture to create a lush and exotic, yet cozy feeling at home?

At at Arvefa, the Aruban paint factory, the latest trend in wall embel-lishments are two graniplast products, esgra� ado and graniacryl. Both products are made with high quality ingredients to ensure a perfect long lasting � nish. Both products consist of an acrylic, water based base that can be col-ored in 228 di� erent shades and applied on both exterior and interiors walls.

Because both products are structural and decorational paint, they are ideal to cover any blemishes, rough spots or simply adding dimension to your room. An advantage of the product is that it’s water repellent, making it easy to clean and maintain. � e product is also paintable with acrylic paint, in case you decide to change colors.� e product is easy in use and will give immediate texture to the wall you’re applying it to. Simply apply the product in a semi-circular motion and you’ll obtain the desired result. No mixing in the texture, it’s ready to go!

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The Center Of Your HomeFinding the right kitchen.

“A home is not really complete without a kitchen”

Home is where your heart is. But for most people, the heart of their home is centered in their kitchen. It’s the place where recipes get tested and tried before they turn into family traditions, the location that feeds the home. And like almost everything, there is no great result without the right tools. A kitchen made to your wishes, custom made to fit the space you have allocated to become the center of your home.

A well-designed kitchen will save you time and money. To me, and most people, a well-functioning kitchen is a basic necessity, says Gerard Spijkers, owner and founder of BBS Kitchen Cabinets & Granite Tops, “You can put off decorating that guest home or trimming your yard but a house without a kitchen is not a complete home.”

Located in Bushiri, just outside Oranjestad behind the karting track, you can visit the showroom where various cabinets and model kitchens are displayed.

He and his wife have a vast experience in building custom made cabinets, creating kitchens that have become the heart of several homes on the island. “When we came to Aruba twenty years ago, it took a while to get into the rhythm of tropical living, but we love the friendly nature of the people and of course “Dushi” (lovely) Aruba. We are proud to say that we have become a

household name for people looking to find their dream kitchen.Since we build every cabinet ourselves, we can virtually create any style or shape with almost every thinkable finish to match your home and style. I believe that if you are good at something you should stick to it, make it better and improve. Our cabinets will give you the qual-ity that you are looking for, simply because we have put our heart and soul into them.”

“The secret of a great kitchen is the combination of good quality materials, like real non-pressed wood, top quality granite and great planning. For instance, if your kitchen is small, you might want to optimize the way the cabinets are positioned to create the maximum amount of space. If you like entertaining in your kitchen, a granite counter-top can double as a preparation space or as the centerpiece while serving. We choose to buy high quality materials and create a local product that lasts for years.

Our kitchens are steady fixture in your home that you can rely on for the years to come. And of course besides cabinets we carry a selection of European sinks, faucets, handles and much more.

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Tiles are generally used for covering roofs, � oors and walls or other objects such as tabletops. Another category are the ceiling tiles, made from lightweight materials such as perlite, wood ad mineral wood. � e word is derived from the French word tuile, which is, in turn, from the Latin word tegula, meaning a roof tile composed of baked clay. In English the word can mean any sort of construction tile or similar ob-ject. At Empresa Italo Arubano we carry amongst others marble from Italy, natural stone, granite and ceramic tiles in di� erent sizes, colors and structures.

� e word ‘ceramic’ comes from the Greek word ‘keramos’ meaning pottery, it is related to an old Sanskrit root meaning ‘to burn’ but was primarily used to mean ‘burnt stu� ’. Ceramic tiles are used in di� erent applications, but are most known for their decorative value, such as Del� ’s blauw.

Decorative tile-work was invented in the near east, where it has en-joyed a longer popularity and assumed a greater variety of design than

anywhere in the world. � e Romans introduced tile making in Western Europe as they occupied territories.

� rough Europe decorative ceramic tiling found its way to North and South America. � e Ceramic tiles were too expensive for utilitar-ian purposes in the Colonies and were found almost exclusively in the homes of the wealthy.

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Spring CleaningTips for bett er LivingSpring is almost here. In colder countries it’s tradition-ally the time to clean the home a� er a long cold and dark winter. We just had a warm long month of Feb-ruary, but who’s to say we can’t do a little bit of spring cleaning? Here are a few simple tips to help you get started:• So you made a New Year’s resolution way back at the beginning of the year. Time to get started. Sort through all your closets. A good rule of thumb is to ditch any clothing that you haven’t worn over the last six months. If you travel once so o� en to a colder cli-mate, take out your cold weather gear and see if every-thing is still in good condition or needs some repairing. You can either donate clothing in good condition to charities or turn them in to household rags.

• Your Pantry; take out all the stock you have and revise the labels. � row out anything that is over date and try to make use of cans that are about to expire. Casserole anyone? Take note of the things you did not use and prepare a shopping list of your basic staples. Surf the internet to see what basics for you would be ideal.

• Bedding: take throws, pillows and carpets to be cleaned, of if the fabric allows, wash and clean them yourself. A fresh smell will be your reward.

• Books & Magazines; See which ones you are de� nitely keeping and others you can either gi� to friends or visiting relatives or donate.

• Appliances: Go over your appliances. Are they still in great condition or do they need a little main-tanance. Do you really use all your appliances or can you create more counter space by shelving a few of your dust catching gadgets?

• Th ose waiting chores: Remember that bulb in the guest bedroom that needs � xing or that part of the wall that you actually have to prime and repaint. Or that hinge that’s always shrieking? Now is the time to tackle there chores. You’ll feel so much better aft erwards.

• Th e garage: Last but not least, you can choose to organize all the items you do not longer need or want. By having a garage sale you can make some cash to buy for new things. Decide beforehand what the price for each item will be and with help of some friends and family it could turn in to a pleasant sales day.

Of course if you aren’t in the mood to spring clean your home yourself, you can also use a professional cleaning or handyman service to get your home sparkling like new.

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In the center of Oranjestad, lies an old building that used to be part of the first hospital of Aruba. Build in the typical airy space that is characteristic of the post war Bauhaus inspired Aruban Architecture; clean lines, minimalistic, concrete shades to keep the interior cool, with glass shutters to let the trade winds blow through. After many uses, this building is now the home of the Foundation Ateliers ’89. A perfect tranquil setting in soft blue and yellow pastels only minutes away from the busy heart of downtown Oranjestad. An oasis to ponder, dream, visualize and create. The Foun-dation Ateliers ’89 offers locals and visitors an orientation on contemporary applied art and design. Workshops in differ-ent disciplines as painting, installations, video-art, pho-tography, drawing, fashion, theatrical-design, ceramics, animation, graphic design and history of art are organized in a spacious, open and comfort-able setting. Elvis Lopez the present di-rector, was an alumnus and former teacher of the prestigious Rietveld academy in the Netherlands, runs this place, where artists can work ,create and expose.

As a talented artist himself, he’s constantly improving the way artists, locally, from the Caribbean region and internationally, can express and create.Established foreign and local artists teach at the studio‘s. Every work-shop culminates in an exhibition which is open to the public.Furthermore, there are special workshops and tours of the exhibitions for children and young students. Ateliers ’89 works in close cooper-ation with a number of art academies in the Netherlands. This way, young talents who started off in the workshops of Ateliers ’89 can easily find their way to a Dutch academy. One of the students at Ateliers ’89 is the well-known Remy Junger-man, who ended up in Holland and gained fame there. Another example is the acclaimed fashion designer Percy Irausquin, who sad enough recently passed away. Coinciding, there is a respectable number of artists who, in part due to their learning’s at the work-

shops, grew to represent Aruba abroad: Glenda Heyliger, Roland Jansen, Alida Martinez, Osaira Muyale, Irene Peter-son, Ryan Oduber, Renwick Heroni-mo, Marcello Werleman, en Junior de Windt are just a few examples. If you are interested in attending one of the workshops or you’d like to know more about ateliers ’89 visit their web-site: http://ateliers89.comOr you can simply visit Ateliers’89:Dominicanessenstraat 34Tel: (297) 588 577 6

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