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Caquetio: The First Nation of Aruba

Caquetio: The First Nation of Aruba

Do you know the difference between the Arawak and the Caquetio? Welcome to another edition of The Sly ‘N Slide Tour Guide, where today, we dive deep into Aruba’s indigenous heritage, primarily represented by the Caquetio people.

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The tale of Fort Zoutman: Colonial Defenses of the Dutch Caribbean

The tale of Fort Zoutman: Colonial Defenses of the Dutch Caribbean

The threat of pirates and privateers was still a serious matter in the latter years of the 18 th
century. So, it was of utmost importance to build a fort to defend the island against any eminent danger. Just so you know, privateers are sanctioned by a monarchy, republic, or company via a letter of marque to plunder booty. Usually from an enemy state.

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Exploring Aruba’s religious heritage: The church on the bay

Exploring Aruba’s religious heritage: The church on the bay

Aruba, a gem in the Caribbean, boasts not only stunning beaches and vibrant culture but also a rich tapestry of religious diversity. Despite being predominantly Catholic, the island embraces over 50 different religious beliefs, from monotheistic faiths to ancient traditions like the Greek pantheon and Viking Gods. Here, everyone finds a spiritual home, even those who humorously worship the spaghetti monster in the sky.

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Con abo ta combati e cayente?

Con abo ta combati e cayente?

Ta haciendo asina hopi calor ultimo tempo y bo ta keda scucha hende bisa cu “ainda falta mas pa bin” anto bo tin djis gana di pasa e c*** n’ey un wanta pa bisa esey.

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Unveiling Paardenbaai: Aruba’s hidden Dutch colonial influence

Unveiling Paardenbaai: Aruba’s hidden Dutch colonial influence

Aruba has been a part of the Dutch kingdom since 1636 when the Dutch wrested control of these territories from the Spanish towards the end of the 30 and 80 years’ war. It is well-documented that most European wars overlapped during the colonial era, and any monarchy, republic, or company that emerged victorious would claim the spoils. In our case, these spoils included the islands of the “ABC” (Aruba, Boneiru y Korsow) and the “SSS” (Saba, Statia, and St. Maarten) islands, distinct from French territory like St. Martin.

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