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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ron Gould (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #351) on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:11 am:     Edit PostPrint Post

Bari Festival Period: December 2005

Song, dance, drink and the traditional Beating of the Drums (Bari) are each important parts of this celebration, which begins on December 1 and recounts the year's happenings. One special feature, distinct to the Bari Festival is the "Tambu." The Tambu is a dance consisting of four timed dances in two parts and is accompanied by songs in a question and answer style satirizing local events. Also part of the celebration are presentations by church choirs and independent organizations as well as a hot "Bari," which takes place in Rincon.

Carnival: January and February 2006

Colorful costumes, parades, song and traditional dances highlight Carnival festivities, where everyone is invited to let their spirits run free. The 2006 Carnival season opens on January 7, and the culmination of all Carnival events, the Grand Farewell Parade with the Burning of King Momo will take place on February 28. Accompanied by fireworks and a parade, the Burning of King Momo symbolizes the end of the Carnival period and the conclusion to a month of continuous celebrations. Below is a more detailed 2006 Carnival schedule:

January 7 Opening Carnival Period
February 4 Tumba Festival
February 17 Youth Parade Rincon
February 18 Youth Parade Kralendijk
February 25 Adult Parade Rincon
February 26 Adult Parade Kralendijk
February 27 Grand Farewell Youth Parade
February 28 Grand Farewell Adult Parade

Quarterly Clean-Up Dive: January 14, 2006

The next quarterly clean-up dive is scheduled to take place on January 14, 2006. All are welcome, divers and non-divers alike. Meet at Yellow Submarine at 1:00 p.m. The clean-up dive is sponsored by Yellow Submarine (http://www.bonaireyellowsubmarine.com) and NetTech (http://www.nettech.an).

 


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