Curacao Flag Day - July 2012

Plaza Brion - Willemstad.

Every year the island of Curacao celebrates a variety of festivals.  One of those is Flag Day, which this year was held on 2 July.

The island comes alive with an extensive programme of official ceremonies and cultural events, held in and around Willemstad's Plaza Brion.

Festivites include dance parties, softball tournaments and familiy friendly gatherings where you'll find traditional food and drink, plus fun and games.

Choir practice before the big day.

You can sample keshi yena "stuffed cheese", made with chicken, a variety of veggies and spices plus raisins.  This is stuffed inside the shell of an Edam or Gouda cheese round, topped with grated cheese and baked.

The famous floating pontoon dressed up for the day.