ORANJESTAD – Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba (SMFA) is leading and organizing different events to commemorate International Day of Monuments on the 15th of September. The National Archaeological Museum of Aruba – MANA y also one of the 13 monuments which will be open to the public this coming Sunday, from 10am to 3pm.
Historical buildings that are part of MANA were declared legally protected monuments in 2010. Each one of them has its own history, culture, beauty and architecture. Present on Sunday will be two grandsons of Dundun Ecury, who will share memories of their elders and of the different buildings which used to belong to the Ecury family.
Only on Sunday, the first floor of Cas Dundun will be opened to the public. Get to know Cas di Mamachi, the impressive balcony of Cas Dundun, as well as the bedrooms of, among others, famous Aruban hero Boy Ecury and Nicky Ecury.
Visitors will be able to watch the short documentary “Dada Picus”, produced by Rebeca Roos Productions and co-financed by UNOCA, Aruba’s participation fund for art and culture. Dada Picus built different monuments in Aruba and is recognized as an architect with a unique style.
Archaeologist Raymundo Dijkhoff will give a short walk regarding land and sub-aquatic archaeological monuments. There will be two moments to attend this interesting presentation, which are at 11am and 1pm.
As always, MANA will give the opportunity to collect funds for a good cause. This time, the group “Hunto mane un famia” (which means, “together as a family”) will be in charge of the bar and kitchen. There will be a soup festival, Aruban snacks, popcorn and lime juice available. Additionally, there will be fun activities for children, like face painting, sensory box, and more.
SMFA will ensure a great atmosphere with different traditional bands playing in front of MANA, and their neighbour, Monumentenburo which will also be open. This way, the visitors can visit both of these at the same time.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get to know the 13 monuments in the center of Oranjestad, and have a great day with family and friends!
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