Thursday, December 02, 2010

Enjoy the First Celebration of Dia di Nort’i Salina on Kingdom Day, December 15, 2010

Many visitors to Bonaire are familiar with Dia di Rincon (Rincon Day) which takes place each year at the end of April.  However, now, another historically important neighborhood, Nort’i Salina (North Salina), has announced their first celebration, which will take place on Kingdom Day, December 15, 2010 (a legal holiday).

The day’s events will take place at the Sentro di Bario (neighborhood center) in North Salina.  According to the organizers, the Nawati Foundation, the residents of North Salina wish to maintain their customs and traditions.  The program for the day will include some speeches, informal readings, dances, and other activities which celebrate the typical aspects and culture of this historic neighborhood.  There will be presentations of the Maskarada (Masquerade), dance groups, Mariachi groups, and other musical groups such as Grupo Eso, Krioyo Kids, Grupo Nuevo Cachimbo, Grupo Barí, and Glenn i su Gèng. 

The event will begin at 10:00 in the morning and run all day until 11:00 PM.  Food and beverages will be available, as well as displays by local merchants.  All are invited to come and celebrate the unique Bonairean culture of historic North Salina.  (Source:  Fundashon Nawati)