Noord — In a colorful Queen Election and Coronation, the Caribbean Palm Village Resort elected its Carnival royalty from among four fun-loving candidates, all of whom are repeat-guests of the resort and frequent Aruba visitors.
Margy Irizarry from Brooklyn NY, Josefina Monsato, from New Jersey, Barb Craighead, from Chicago, Maureen Mini , and Hali Internicola, both from Boston, were presented as queen candidates dancing their way into the crowd’s heart. The best dancer and most joyful of the four, Hali Internicola, won the contest and most cheers.
The contest was presided by famous local Carnival-lovers including Nancy Brete of Aruba Kayak Adventure, and Gerla Chayadi who escorts the famed bar hopping bus, Kukoo Kunuku. They were joined on the jury by Ana Wanga from Madeleine’s Spa, and Harold Pasch, owner, Sweet Peppers Restaurant.
Emceed by Farley Croes, the energetic activities coordinator, the crowd consisting of resort guests and the candidates, including three additional cross-dressing candidates from among the resort male guests, had a great time!
The winner received a crown and a sash, and nicely wrapped gifts including a flower arrangement and a bottle of champagne. Activities Coordinator Mislady Fingal contributed greatly by coaching the candidates, and providing them with dance lessons, speech preparation and creative make-up, hair and costume requirements.
The Caribbean Palm Village Resort guests and 2014 Carnival Queen Lori Martrazzo, joined Interim General Manager Astrid Muller and her crew, Gina Tondu, Daisy Gomez, Franklin Olive, Cristina Galindo and Mary Werleman for the Carnival themed Manager’s Cocktail Party, enjoyed by all.

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