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01 New Year’s Day (Official Holiday)
After the year ends with a big bang, the first day of the new year is traditionally a time for family gatherings.
08 Official Opening of Carnival 2006
Eight weeks of Carnival festivities begin with a full program of activities in Willemstad, highlighted by revelers, in last year’s costumes, dancing in the streets.Contact: F.O.K.A. (Fundashon pa Organisashon di Karnaval)Tel (599-9) 462-3652 Cell. (599-9) 565-5750 Fax number: (599-9) 465-0683 www.karnaval2006.com or E-mail: foka@karnaval2006.com
06 till the end of the Carnival season Carnival Jump – Ups
Weekend street dances and parties, called “jump- ups” sponsored by local organizations, are held weekly through the end of Carnival. There are two or three ‘jump-ups’ every evening all over the island, including on both quarters of Willemstad on both sides of St. Ana bay and at Banda Bou, the scenic western part of the island. Contact: F.O.K.A. (Fundashon pa Organisashon di Karnaval)Tel (599-9) 462-3652 Cell. (599-9) 565-5750 Fax number: (599-9) 465-0683
www.karnaval2006.com E-mail:foka@karnaval2006.com
22 Registration for Tumba Contest 2006:
On this day all the bands and composers line up to register their compositions to participate in the Tumba Contest. It’s a lively get-together and the carnival revelers anxiously await the publications of long list of participating bands, singers, who will sing whose compositions, while the radio stations make the most by interviewing the most popular singers and composers Contact: Curacao Festival Center at Tel. (599-9) 737-6343
E-Mail:amak@curinfo.com E-mail:m.gomes@asosiashon.com
23 - 29 The 22nd Curaçao International Sailing Regatta:
Many things have changed during the past 20 years when a small sailing regatta, organized by some enthusiastic sailing enthusiasts from Curaçao, has developed into one of the major regattas in the Caribbean. In 1998 this regatta received the “Hottest Cat Event in the Caribbean” Award. Contact: Friends of Regatta at Tel. (599-9) 561-9292/561-2612 / www.curacaoregatta.com
28 Election of Carnival King & Queen, Prince & Pancho:
The official Carnival representatives are elected. Contact: F.O.K.A. (Fundashon pa Organisashon di Karnaval)Tel (599-9) 462-3652 Cell. (599-9) 565-5750 Fax number: (599-9) 465-0683
www.karnaval2006.com E-mail: foka@karnaval2006.com
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Children Carnival King & Queen Election:
The Queen, Prince and Pancho are elected for the road March. Contact: F.O.K.A. (Fundashon pa Organisashon di Karnaval) Tel (599-9) 462-3652 Cell. (599-9) 565-5750 Fax number: (599-9) 465-0683
www.karnaval2006.com E-mail: foka@karnaval2006.com

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Carnival Tumba Contest:
The island’s finest composers, musicians and singers compete in a unique Curaçao festival. The winning Tumba song will have the honor of being the Carnival Road March Song. Held at the festival Center. Contact: Curacao Music Association at Tel. (599-9) 737-6343
E-Mail:amak@curinfo.com E-mail:m.gomes@asosiashon.com