Curacao is home to more than a hundred of ethnic groups, so culture of the island is very versatile and diverse. Many national traditions remain unchanged for many centuries, the main aspect of life remain strong and trusting relationships between members of different communities. Indigenous people are very careful to nature and environmental issues are paramount to them. They haven’t an abundance of resources on the island, but local residents appreciate and cherish every drop of the precious nature.
Curacao will delight its guests with a variety of interesting specialty shops. Thus, Serena's Art Factory enjoys great popularity among tourists. It offers customers very cute handmade … 
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Curacao is the island in the Caribbean Sea. It is located approximately 80 kilometers away from Venezuela. The island is a part of Leeward Islands that belong to Lesser Antilles. Willemstad … Open
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Local people are very nice and friendly to foreigners, latest are treated with respect and some share of curiosity. Many natives may seem rather lazy and slow, when in fact they are hard-working and dutiful. Despite the inherent sociability and curiosity of locals, they are very considerate and polite. During intercourse you shouldn’t worry about wrong question, as natives have excellent sense of delicacy, as well as a great sense of humor.
The main advantage of Curaçao is the picturesque beaches with snow-white sand and crystal clear water. The island has excellent conditions for outdoor, and beach activities. Nonetheless, … Open
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Throughout the year, fantastic regattas can be witnessed on the island - for example, in February (Heineken) or mid-October. Fans of spectacular shows must see this so that only the most vivid impressions remain from visiting Curaçao. Late August is the time for the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival gathering hundreds of famous jazz and bluesmen in Willemstad on Piscadera Bay. It will just suffice to mention the names of its headliners - Sting, Lionel Richie, Enrique Iglesias, Stevie Wonder all performed here in different years. Since it is an open-air event, this is a great opportunity to enjoy not only high-quality music but also beautiful nature by arranging a picnic or camping.
Local cuisine is distinctive and original, and it is widely compared with European; however, national traditions aren’t deprived of Creole flavor. An abundance of seafood and vegetable … Open
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Koningsdag (April 27), Labor Day (May 1), Flag Day (July 2), and Curaçao Day (October 10) stand out among other public holidays on the island. Here they also celebrate religious holidays: Easter, Ascension, and Christmas are among the most revered ones. The New Year is of particular importance for tourists, its celebration is always accompanied by fireworks and fairs. Harvest festivals are widely celebrated throughout the island as well. One of these is held throughout March, opening the harvest season.
National traditions of Netherlands Antilles
Local traditions have not changed in the last hundred years. There are several basic features. Locals have strong bonds in families. They respect and love nature and care about the environment. The Antilleans remember that many of their ancestors were slaves who were forced to work on plantations. In fact, the times of slavery had a serious impact on locals. They had to live in bad conditions and had almost nothing. Perhaps that's why they became strong-willed people, who were ready to meet any challenge and not retreat even in the most difficult situation. Here, ancestors are treated with great respect.
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