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Festivals in Aruba

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Festivals in Aruba take place throughout the year on the island. The island waived COVID-19 testing requirements in 2022 to increase the number of visitors.[1]

Aruba Summer Music Festival

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The Aruba Summer Music Festival is a Latin music festival. It is celebrated at the end of June every year and lasts for 2 days.

Bon Bini Festival

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The Bon Bini Festival takes place in Fort Zoutman, Oranjestad every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM throughout the year with Antillean dancers, drum music, cultural food, and art. [2]

Soul Beach Music Festival

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The Soul Beach Music Festival is a multi-night concert series held Memorial Day weekend.[3][4] The attendees take part in nightclub events, beach parties, concerts, and comedy shows.

Aruba International Film Festival

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The Aruba International Film Festival typically takes place over a week in June. In 2015, thirteen films were screened.[5]

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival: Aruba

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The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba is an outdoor festival featuring local and international jazz musicians.[6] The festival presents local and international bands and artists over a two-day event in October. While jazz music is the focus, other artistic elements including dance, poetry, and art are also included in the program.

Dande Festival

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The Dande Festival is one of the biggest musical events in Aruba, and takes place in the last week of December.[7] The festival features over 50 singers performing their original music along with traditional Dande songs for the new year.

Carnival

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Carnival is a month-long celebration. Activities in this festival include music competitions, pageants, street parties and parades.[8] This celebration started in 1954 in Aruba.

References

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  1. ^ "Aruba Waives Testing Requirements for Boosted Travelers". Caribbean Journal. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  2. ^ webmaster@visitaruba.com. "VisitAruba.com". www.visitaruba.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  3. ^ Staff (April 2023). "The Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival Is Back". Caribbean Journal. Miami. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Brandle, Lars (February 6, 2014). "Robin Thicke To Headline Soul Beach Music Festival in Aruba: Exclusive". Billboard. New York City. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Maria (September 17, 2015). "Aruba International Film Festival Reveals Lineup". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Spurrell, Megan (March 20, 2018). "11 Caribbean Events to Travel for in 2018". Condé Nast Traveler. New York City. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Staff (December 2022). "Dande Festival will take place on December 27-29". Aruba Today. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Davis, Jovani (February 1, 2023). "Aruba Carnival is Back". Caribbean National Weekly. Davie, Florida. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
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