THE PEOPLE AND LANGUAGES
The people and the languages at the HE&CC
In order to make contact simple, medical personnel are present from the countries of our guests. The following languages are spoken: German, Dutch, English, French, Papiamento (native language of Aruba) and Spanish.
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.: The inhabitants
.: Aruban Folklore & Traditions
.: Languages spoken on Aruba
In order to make contact simple, medical personnel are present from the countries of our guests. The following languages are spoken: German, Dutch, English, French, Papiamento (native language of Aruba) and Spanish.
Click for more information about:
.: The inhabitants
.: Aruban Folklore & Traditions
.: Languages spoken on Aruba
The inhabitants
The Aruban population descends from people who came from South America, Europe and the Far-East and from other Caribbean Islands. This collection of different cultures has had a unique impact on the life of the island dwellers.
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Aruban Folklore & Traditions
If you travel around the island you will see how housewives sweep their terraces to keep insects out. This custom dates back to ancient Indian traditions.
Some Arubans believe that you must always leave via the same door used to enter.
One mysterious tradition is to place a stick broom upside down against an outside wall. This supposedly rids you of unwanted guests; and appears to work.
A red ribbon above the door protects a house or company against evil spirits. Newborn and young children wear a necklace made of red and black seeds to provide protection against the “evil eye".
The gel from the aloe vera plant is well known for its healing properties for burns and cuts. An ingredient which is traditionally added to tea as a remedy for stomach pain is made from a type of black sage called Basaora Pretu (black broom). It has the same medicinal properties as the medicines produced by pharmaceutical companies.
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Languages spoken on Aruba
The people of Aruba speak, write and read faultless English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento. Many people also speak French and German.
As Aruba is a colony of The Netherlands, Dutch is the official language. All official documents are in Dutch and at school, classes are taught in Dutch. Papiamento is the preferred local language and is only spoken on the ABC islands. Most Arubans speak Papiamento at home and with their friends.
English is quickly becoming seen as an international language. Children on Aruba begin learning English from Grade 4 at school. Being able to speak Spanish is also considered important as Aruba lies off the coast of South America. Children begin learning Spanish in Grade 5 at school. French is offered as an elective in secondary / high school.
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The Aruban population descends from people who came from South America, Europe and the Far-East and from other Caribbean Islands. This collection of different cultures has had a unique impact on the life of the island dwellers.
[Back] >>>
Aruban Folklore & Traditions
If you travel around the island you will see how housewives sweep their terraces to keep insects out. This custom dates back to ancient Indian traditions.
Some Arubans believe that you must always leave via the same door used to enter.
One mysterious tradition is to place a stick broom upside down against an outside wall. This supposedly rids you of unwanted guests; and appears to work.
A red ribbon above the door protects a house or company against evil spirits. Newborn and young children wear a necklace made of red and black seeds to provide protection against the “evil eye".
The gel from the aloe vera plant is well known for its healing properties for burns and cuts. An ingredient which is traditionally added to tea as a remedy for stomach pain is made from a type of black sage called Basaora Pretu (black broom). It has the same medicinal properties as the medicines produced by pharmaceutical companies.
[Back] >>>
Languages spoken on Aruba
The people of Aruba speak, write and read faultless English, Spanish, Dutch and Papiamento. Many people also speak French and German.
As Aruba is a colony of The Netherlands, Dutch is the official language. All official documents are in Dutch and at school, classes are taught in Dutch. Papiamento is the preferred local language and is only spoken on the ABC islands. Most Arubans speak Papiamento at home and with their friends.
English is quickly becoming seen as an international language. Children on Aruba begin learning English from Grade 4 at school. Being able to speak Spanish is also considered important as Aruba lies off the coast of South America. Children begin learning Spanish in Grade 5 at school. French is offered as an elective in secondary / high school.
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