Boto Crioyo Perlanan di nos historia y cultura (series) Project Boto Crioyo comprises two studies on different levels. Researchers look into the practices of Aruban fishery throughout the ages. In both studies, data is gathered through interviews, literature and archival documents. The project will produce two books and an exhibition. Phase 1 is an orientation study. It is meant to provide general information of the subject and will be concluded with the publication of an extensive booklet. Written in Papiamento on an easy reading level and richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps, the booklet aims for a wide audience including school children. Phase 2 is a broad, in-depth and multidisciplinary study. Similarly, this phase will include a publication. However, the reading and comprehension levels for this book will be more advanced. |
A Seafaring Nation The people of Aruba have a special relationship with the sea. For centuries, the ocean was their primary means of existence, delivering food and offering ways for travel. Naturally, fishermen carried tremendous importance to Aruban communities. In later years, when Holland colonized Aruba and contacts between Arowak tribal members from the mainland and Aruba lessened, the import of dugout canoes was replaced by the local production of canoes made from imported wooden planks. Over time, a new vessel debarked from the Aruban shore line. This was the 'boto crioyo': a highly sophisticated sail boat with a technical design that was, and still is, not seen anywhere else in the world. Its uniqueness makes the 'boto crioyo' one of Aruba's cultural treasures. |
  Book Title: Boto Crioyo Language: Papiamento Author: Remo Kock, researcher Cover Illustrator: Auli Dé, creative artist and founder of Tropical Art
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