NEW YORK, NY - March 15, 2010 - Aruba, the island of 90,000 friends you haven’t met yet, invites travelers from around the world to visit Aruba and experience a mix of celebrations, festivals and sporting events being offered throughout the year.

Along with the warm, sandy beaches and calming trade winds, visitors to Aruba can enjoy a multitude of events and become part of the island celebrations. Events rangefrom the Soul Beach Music Festival and the International Triathlon, to the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival and Heineken Catamaran Regatta, plus many more.

Below are details on some of Aruba’s top celebrations, festivals and events taking place in 2010:

Cultural Events

o ARUBA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2010, June 4-11, 2010 For eight days Aruba will be the center of attention in the world of cinematography. Actors, producers, film-makers and members of the international press will be on island to witness the first AIFF, an opportunity to bring the international film community to Aruba and share the beauty of Aruba with the world.


o DERA GAI (ST. JOHN’S DAY), June 24, 2010
Aruba’s harvest festival is now a cultural celebration featuring traditional song and dance. The symbol of the rooster and bright yellow and red costumes are central to the events held at various locations, including community centers. Please contact (297) 582-2185 for more information.

o Bon Bini Festival, takes place every Tuesday
Visit Fort Zoutman, the oldest building of the island, located in downtown area, and enjoy our famous Bon Bini Festival, a weekly local folkloric music and dance festival where you can catch the flavor of the island, its people, music, cuisine and hospitality. “Bon bini” means “Welcome” in Papiamento, and that is the perfect word to describe the enthusiastic environment of this festival. The festival takes place every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. There is an entrance fee of US $ 3.00 per person.

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