Sunday, September 04, 2011

Bonaire Day 2011 Will Be Celebrated Tuesday, September 6 in North Salina

Bonaire’s flag day is celebrated each year on September 6th, and the festivities rotate into different barrios, or neighborhoods, every year.  This year’s celebration will be held in North Salina on this coming Tuesday.

This year’s theme is “Maintaining Identity” and the holiday commemorates the day way back in 1499 when Amerigo Vespucci first set foot on Bonaire.  Bonaire Day is an important day for all Bonaireans, as it’s a time when the local culture and way of life can be renewed and celebrated.

This year the events kick off at 10:00 AM and will continue throughout the day and evening.  All are invited to attend.  A program of the day’s events is available by clicking here (in PDF format, in Papiamentu) and the cultural program is available by clicking here (also in PDF, in Papiamentu.)

Those visiting Bonaire should also know that Tuesday is a legal holiday and many establishments will be closed for the day.  (Source:  Island Government)