Editing Aruba (section)

==Culture==
{{Main|Culture of Aruba}}
{{See also|Music of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles|Sports in Aruba|Cucui}}Aruba boasts a diverse culture. According to the ''Bureau Burgelijke Stand en Bevolkingsregister'' (BBSB, Civil Registry and Population Register), in 2005, the island was home to people from 92 different nationalities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Aruba in Timeline - Popular Timelines|url=https://populartimelines.com/t/690/Aruba|website=populartimelines.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-24}}</ref> Dutch influence is still evident in traditions like the celebration of ''[[Sinterklaas]]'' (Saint Nicholas) on December 5 and 6, as well as national holidays like April 27 when Aruba, along with the rest of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, celebrates ''[[Koningsdag]]'' (King's day) or ''Dia di Rey'' (in Papiamento) is celebrated.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sinterklaas op Aruba - Feestdagen op Aruba |url=https://www.aruba.com/nl/evenement/sint-nicolaas-dag |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=www.aruba.com |language=nl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=King's Day in Aruba- Official Aruba Holiday |url=https://www.aruba.com/us/calendar/kings-day |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=www.aruba.com |language=en-us}}</ref>

On 18 March, Aruba celebrates its National Anthem and Flag Day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 National Anthem & Flag Day in Aruba |url=https://www.aruba.com/us/calendar/national-anthem-and-flag-day |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=www.aruba.com |language=en-us}}</ref> Christmas and New Year's Eve are celebrated with the typical music and songs of [[Gaita flutes|gaita]]s for Christmas<ref>{{Cite web |last=Overheid |first=Aruba |date=2018-11-09 |title=Gaita |url=https://www.overheid.aw/informatie-dienstverlening/folklore_47084/item/gaita_37810.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=www.overheid.aw |language=nl-NL}}</ref> and the {{Interlanguage link|Dande (Aruba)|lt=dande|nl|Dande}} for New Year. Traditional food and drinks like ''[[Hallaca|ayaca]]'', ''[[ponche crema]]'', ham, and more are also parts of the festive season. January 25 is dedicated to celebrating Betico Croes day, while June 24 is the day for [[Saint John's Eve|''Dia di San Juan'']]. In addition to Christmas, religious holidays such as the [[Feast of the Ascension]] and [[Good Friday]] are observed.

Aruba's [[Carnival|Carnaval]] is a significant cultural event, akin to celebrations in other Caribbean and Latin American countries. It began in the 1950s, influenced by residents from Venezuela and nearby islands (Curaçao, St. Vincent, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Maarten, and Anguilla) who worked at the oil refinery. The Carnaval Celebrations now spans from early January until [[Fat Tuesday]], featuring a grand parade on the final Sunday of the festivities.<ref name="arubabeachhouse">{{cite web |title=Aruba |url=https://arubabeachhouse.ca/about/aruba/127-government |website=Aruba Beach House |access-date=28 April 2021 |archive-date=28 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428231006/https://arubabeachhouse.ca/about/aruba/127-government |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Aruba has seen an increased influence of American culture with rising tourism from the United States. This is evident in the adoption of American celebrations like [[Halloween]] in October and Thanksgiving Day in November.<ref name="arubabeachhouse"/>

=== Architecture ===
{{See also|De Olde Molen}}[[File:Plaza Daniel Leo, Oranjestad, Aruba - February 2020.jpg|thumb|Ornate buildings in [[Oranjestad, Aruba|Oranjestad]]]]From the beginning of the colonization of the Netherlands until the beginning of the 20th century, the architecture in the most inhabited areas was influenced by the Dutch colonial style and also some Spanish elements from the [[Catholic missions|Catholic missionaries]]. After the boom of the oil industry and the tourist sector in the 20th century, the architectural style of the island incorporated a more American and international influence. In addition, elements of the [[Art Deco]] style can still be seen in several buildings in San Nicolas. Therefore, it can be said that the island's architecture is a mixture of Spanish, Dutch, American and Caribbean influences.

=== Sport ===
The most popular sports in Aruba are [[Aruba Football Federation|football]], basketball, baseball, and volleyball, as well as beach sports.<ref name="Verlete Sports 2020">{{cite web | title=Global Sports Industry Data | website=Verlete Sports | date=2020-02-12 | url=https://www.verlete.com/country/aruba/ | access-date=2024-05-07}}</ref> Aruba has competed at the [[Olympic Games]] since [[Aruba at the 1988 Summer Olympics|1988]].<ref name="Palmer 2018">{{cite web | first=Dan | last=Palmer | title=Aruban Olympic Committee honour athletes with special book | website=insidethegames.biz | date=2018-09-11 | url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1069841/aruban-olympic-committee-honour-athletes-with-special-book | access-date=2024-05-07}}</ref>