Papiamento - 20 Years as an Official Language

Post Aruba releases its “Papiamento” emission commemorating its 20 years status as official language on Aruba. Papiamento is a language spoken in the Dutch Caribbean. It is the most widely spoken language on the Caribbean ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao). It sounds a bit like Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and African Creole, but the combination of those languages created one of the most intriguing idioms in the world.

Stamps:
90 c – DankiIn english: Thank you
Background ilustrations: palm tree, cacti and flowers.

130 c – Bon biniInn english: Welcome
Background ilustrations: fofoti tree, cacti and a flamingo.

320 c– Mi isla stimaIn english: My beloved island Arubans are very proud of their little island and praised by all visitors.
Background ilustrations: cacti and colors of the Aruban flag

420c –DushiIn english: Sweetheart or Tasty
Background ilustrations: hibiscus flowers