Yesterday it was full house in the Cas di Cultura during the presentation of Bos pa Planta, the new poetry book by Quito Nicolaas. The booklaunch was in the ambiance of 25 years Status Aparte with recitation of poetry, literary speeches and music. The first copy of Bos pa Planta was presented to Astrid Britten, director of the National Library of Aruba. Bos pa Planta gave recognition to eight young talents on different areas of the arts. They were also presented with a copy by the author. Thereafter some of the poems were recited. It was a delightful evening with visitors from the literary, art and cultural circle. Take a look at a photo impression of the evening.
Astrid Britten, director of the National Library of Aruba delivering her opening speech
Wim Rutgers, professor of Caribbean Literature, delivered his speech ‘A Sense of Belonging: Status Aparte 25 years Literature’
the author delivering his speech on the growth and constraints in literary development
the author and young talents in the background
presenting the first copy to Astrid Britten, director of the National Library Aruba
Mrs. Kip receiving Bos pa Planta on behalf of her multidisciplinary daughters Ayra & Ira Kip
the theater talent Hildward Werleman & the author
the talented dancer Orwin Gomes & the author
the fabulous visual artist Lara Kuiperi posing with the author
the young talented singer Jonathan Croes with the autor
mother of the young talented poet Rosabelle Illes very glad to receive Bos pa Planta
mother of the cineast Jo Henriquez receving his copy
the poetry book highlighted young Aruban talents working on different disciplines
Christy Kip recited ‘Piedra’ [Stone]
Lara reciting ‘Na caminda’ [On the way]
Jonathan reciting ‘Un canto pa union’ [Cry for unity]
the public enjoying in the theatre of Cas di Cultura
A cast of musicians accompanied the booklaunch of Bos pa Planta. The Grupo Kadushi Largo consisting of predominately young musicians played typical music. Etty Toppenberg delighted the public with romantic music. Harry Zimmerman sang some of his beautiful compositions dedicated to the island of Aruba. And Jonathan Croes, who a few days ago won ‘Un canto pa nos Himno y Bandera’ [music contest celebrating 35 years of the National Anthem & Flag/25 years of Status Aparte], made the public swing with his latest song ‘Celebracion di Plata ta 25’
Grupo Kadushi Largo
Etty Toppenberg
Harry Zimmerman, accompanied on guitar by Etty Toppenberg (l)
Jonathan Croes
Grupo Kadushi Largo
playing a typical instrument
Kadushi Largo musicians on tambor
young musicians of Grupo Kadushi Largo giving a splendid performance and closing the evening
After the speeches and music, visitors could meet&greet the author. The booksigning followed. It was a great evening and a pleasant atmosphere. People lingered on till late with a glass of wine in hand and chatting with friends and family.
the book table
proud to have obtained Bos pa Planta
queue up for Bos pa Planta
booklover posing with the poetry book
speaking with a booklover
having an interview in between with a journalist of a local paper
waiting to get a signature of the author
the author with dear cousin Lucky
posing with colleague writer Jacques Thonissen (in the middle)
Lara Kuiperi, the author & Lara’s parents
visitors relaxing & chatting
posing with mrs. Kip, mother of the talented twins Ayra & Ira
the author with an old time friend, the renown painter Stan Kuiperi
another pleased booklover
the author with a former pupil notary Ralph Yarzagaray
posing with an acquaintance
speaking to the renown linguist Ramon Todd-Dandaré
one of the photographers of the evening
posing with Bos pa Planta in hand
another view on the visitors that evening
the author with the sociologist Rudy Lampe
the author with Mirto Laclé, expert on young adult literature, and the MC for the evening
showing Bos pa Planta
signing Bos pa Planta
standing by the book table
the author with his dear family
posing with Jontahan Croes & his family
the book table
posing once more with Astrid Britten
the author with musician Harry Zimmerman
the author with colleague writer Olga Orman
the author, the renown musician Padu del Caribe Lampe & his daughter
in conversation with Jonathan
author with more dear family
Bos pa Planta gladly received
the author with an acquaintance
Professor Wim Rutgers & the author
the author with linguist Joyce Pereira
The booklaunch was a succes. We want to thank Biblioteca Nacional Aruba, Instituto Pedagogico Arubano, the eight talented youth and everybody who contributed to make this evening memorable.
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