December traditions

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December has arrived! One of the most

beautiful months of the year with lots of tourists

who seek to celebrate the December holidays in

the sun!

We have summed some of the highlights and

traditions not to miss of our Dushi Curacao!

Sinterklaas

The islands of the Netherlands Antilles have a

unique Christmas celebration that comes straight

from Holland, with visits from Sinterklaas and his

mysterious minions, the Zwarte Piet (Black Pete).

In Curacao children receive their holiday gifts not

only on Christmas morning but also on Dec. 6,

the birthday of St. Nicholas. Sinterklaas, arrives

by boat in Willemstad in mid-November to give

candy to children, aided by his Black Pete

helpers with their black-painted faces and

elaborate costumes. Island children welcome

Sinterklaas with carrots for his white horse and

shoes in which to place gifts. Sinterklaas

celebrations in Curacao take place in schools,

hospitals, shopping malls and at homes.

Christmas & New Year’s Eve

Each of the countries in the Caribbean

celebrates Christmas in its own unique way, with

similarities and differences in many of the

traditions. In Curacao its two and a half days of

family oriented festivities which begin at noon on

Christmas Eve (24th).

In this editionDecember traditions P.1

In the spotlight 1 P.2

Open House P.3

In the spotlight 2 P.4

Happy Hol idays P.5

RE/MAX BonBini Curaçao

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tel. +5999 462-9770

Blue Bay Golf & Beach Resort

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Curaçao ConnectionsSome of the particular Christmas dishes are the

famous Fruit Cake made with fruits and nuts, soaked

in a wonderful blend of liqueurs or the Ayaka which is

similar to pastelle, but uses chicken strips instead of

minced meat. Everywhere you will see the

euphorbia pulcherrima a small poinsettia plant

(pictured above) displayed in people’s homes, as the

traditional Christmas flower.

On December 31, the celebration starts at noon with

different companies closing the year with firework

shows locally called ‘pagara show’.

At night there are many places to celebrate New

Years Eve. Such as The famous Big Bang party at The

Rif Fort. The people of Curacao have the Dutch

tradition of eating Oliebollen (a type of doughnut) on

the last day of the year.

Op loopafstand van het strand:

Nieuwbouw Techniek en Design gestopt?

Vista RoyalLarge villa in resplendent condition.4 bedr., 3 bathr. Dining and living room, beautiful kitchen, wrap around porch, swimming pool and a beautiful tropical garden with palapa. Nafl. 1.195.000 View Object

In the spotlight 1

Cas GrandiImpressive Villa with a South Beach modern design by Jean Marc des Bouvrie. 3 bedr., 3 bathr., luxurious kitchen, large porch and large swim-ming pool (9 x 4 m) with infinity edge.€ 525.000 View Object

Last Saturday a very successful Open House took place at a new

apartment complex on Blue Bay Resort. As of 10 AM in the

morning guests were welcomed with a drink and a snack. They

could take a look inside the furnished 3 bedroom model home.

The apartments in this complex on the B-section are not only

for sale but can also be rented for long term.

Prices

The sale prices for an apartment start at Naf. 830.000

and Naf. 930.000 for a penthouse. Rental prices as from

Naf. 3.500,-

Buyers who bought an apartment or penthouse during the Open

House got a bonus check of Naf. 45.000,- to furnish their home.

As from 2 PM everyone could enjoy the live music of Juni Juliet

at the beautiful pool.

At the end of the afternoon the visitor’s prize was awarded to

Mr. R. Kummins who won two tickets to Miami and a credit card

with a balance of Naf. 1.000,- There was also a prize for Mr. M.

Selier. He participated in the contest “what’s the best name for

the project”, and he won with the name “Residence Le Bleu”

chosen by the project developer. He was rewarded with a check

of Naf. 2.500,-

The weather was ideal, the turnout was beyond expectations

and the project developer and RE/MAX BonBini look back on a

very successful day.

For more information of this beautiful project please call us at

+5999 462 9770 or send us an email at info@realestate.an

OPEN HOUSE: ‘Project without name’ a great success!

In the Spotlight 2

PiscaderaCaribbean Beach Resort 3 bedr., 2 bathr., bungalow. Cozy living room and kitchen with breakfast bar. Completely enclosed only accessed with a remote control. Cars can park on site. Naf. 3.200,- p. m. View object

Blue Bay Golf & Beach ResortSplendid villa with sea view and swimming pool. 4 bedr., 2.5 bathr., semi-open kitchen with all appliances. Living room opens to a spacious lounging porch. US$ 4.000,- p. m. View object

Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season

and throughout the coming year.

Happy holidays and cheers to a Great 2012!