By Roy Lie A Tjam.
The Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary of Curacao celebrated the country’s Flag Day (Dia di Bandera) in The Hague on 7 July 2016.
H.E. Minister Marvelyne Wiels organized a reception to celebrate the memorable occasion. Fellow Minister Plenipotentiaries and Ambassadors from around the world (Japan, Peru, Estonia, Germany and the Philippines) attended the lively event, alongside other members of the Diplomatic Community and Mr. Piet Hein Donner, Vice President of the Council of State.
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The Minister Plenipotentiary of the country Curacao in The Hague is the representative of the Curacao Government in the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Council of Ministers of the Kingdom consists of the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the autonomous countries St. Maarten, Aruba and Curacao, and Ministers of the Dutch government. Meetings of the Council of Ministers are convened monthly.
After Mr. Duer Dania welcomed the guests, the evening continued with a declamation by Mr. Anton de Bie. Ms. Tamara Nivillac gave a stirring interpretation of the National Anthem of Curacao. Subsequently, the Minister for Aruba H.E. Mr. Boekhoudt and his counterpart of St Martin, H.E. Ms. Doran York, delivered a speech.
It was then time for H.E. Marvelyne Wiels to deliver her welcome remarks. In her address, Ms. Wiels paid tribute to several patriots (yu’I korsow) for their outstanding achievements in various domains. Charlysen Jansen, Anbasja Blanken, Reynard Francisca, Laurindo Andrea, David Paulus, Francis Sling, Robby Schouten and Gershwin Bonevacia all received an award. The program was completed with the renowned Curacao Wals (D’Art Holland) as well as the excellent Curacao pastechi and other savory snacks.
