Aruba

In recent years the government of Aruba has shown an increased interest in acknowledging the cultural and historical importance of its native language. Almost every year at least one, but often several such films are produced and released, resulting in Cinderella becoming a work of literature with one of the largest numbers of film adaptations ascribed to it, perhaps rivaled only by the sheer number of films that have been adapted from or based on Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Islanders often speak Papiamento, English, Dutch and Spanish. Over the decades since the invention of motion pictures, literally hundreds of films have been made that are either direct adaptations or have plots loosely based on the story of Cinderella. However, islanders are known to speak many languages. Her traditional line "Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!" has passed into common usage from gay culture where the meme of the "glamorous transformation" is a source of fascination and humor. The cultural mixture has given way to a linguistic mixture known as "Papiamento". The fairy Godmother must magically create a coach (from a pumpkin), footmen (from mice) and a beautiful dress for Cinderella in order for her to go to the ball.

Language can be seen as an important part of island culture in Aruba. There are also added characters such as Buttons (Baron Hardup's servant, and Cinderella's friend) and Dandini (the Prince's right-hand man, the character and even his name coming from Rossini's opera). See also: Music of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles. The stepmother's own daughters are the Ugly sisters who are jealous of Cinderella and cruel to her. Carnival is usually held from the beginning of January until the end of February, with a large parade on the final Sunday of the festivities. In the pantomime form Cinderella's father (Baron Hardup) is under the thumb of the stepmother. The holiday of Carnival is an important one in Aruba, as it is in many Caribbean and Latin American countries. The subject of Cinderella is very common for British and Australian pantomimes.

It also connects Aruba with Europe through the Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The story of "Cinderella" has formed the basis of many works:. This airport has access to various cities across the eastern U.S., from Miami, Orlando, Houston, Atlanta to New York. Detractors of such princess brides argue that the wedding is not solely about the bride; nevertheless, many wedding gown retailers appeal, directly or indirectly, to the Cinderella ideal. Queen Beatrix International Airport, located near Oranjestad, Aruba, currently serves the whole island of Aruba. A bride with the Cinderella mindset believes that the dress and the occasion exist in order that she may be transformed for the day into a beautiful princess. Tourism from the United States has recently also increased the visibility of American culture on the island. Cinderella, along with the more general "princess," are shorthand for a particular approach to weddings and Western wedding attire, especially the white dress.

Dutch influence can still be seen, even though not much of the population is of Dutch origin. For example, a girl from a wealthy household who has been ordered to wash the dishes as a fulfilment of her once a month chores would be deemed a Cinderella; a fallen princess who has finally met with tough reality. The origins of the population and location of the island give Aruba a mixed culture. Others are called Cinderella if they tend to quietly complain. Main article: Culture of Aruba. Some girls are described as a Cinderella if they are meek and immediately submissive to stern orders. Languages: Dutch (official), Papiamento (national language), Spanish, English. The term Cinderella has evolved from its storybook beginnings to become the name for a variety of female personalities.

Religions: Roman Catholic 82%, Protestant 8%, Hindu, Muslim, Confucian, Jewish. Earlier, less self-consciously instructive Cinderellas have more revealing mythic content. Nationality:
noun: Aruban(s)
adjective: Aruban; Dutch. The anachronism of a supposed skin-color sensitivity in Egypt itself is revealing. Total fertility rate: 1.79 children born/woman (2003 est.). As a document, this reveals some contemporary American approaches to historicism, cultural multiplicity, racism, and educating for a spirit of tolerance. Life expectancy at birth:. Based partly on fact (a slave named Rhodopis did marry Pharaoh Amasis) and partly on folk legends, this story is remarkable for its details of life in ancient Egypt and for the Egyptian-style illustrations".

Infant mortality rate:. He searches for, and finds, the girl. Sex ratio:
at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.94 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.7 male(s)/female
total population: 0.93 male(s)/female (2003 est.). Eventually, one of her rosy-gold slippers is carried to the pharaoh's court. Net migration rate: 0 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2003 est.). An example of the "uses of Cinderella" is presented by Shirley Climo, The Egyptian Cinderella (1989), aimed at young children: "Rhodopis, a Greek slave girl living in Egypt, is teased by the servants about her coloring. Death rate: 6.38 deaths/1,000 population (2003 est.). Refactoring continues.

Birth rate: 11.86 births/1,000 population (2003 est.). Thus serious uses come from what appears on the surface to be a trivial wish-fulfilment narrative. Population growth rate: 0.55% (2003 est.). Mythographers return to Cinderella for hints of the social ethos embodied in it, and the familiar story proves to be a useful case example for young students beginning to understand how myth works. Median age:. Each social group, in re-telling "Cinderella," has emphasized or suppressed individual elements and has given them interpretations that are especially relevant within each society. Age structure:. Instead, cultural elements ("memes" to some writers) may be disentangled from the Cinderella tale.

Population: 103,000( April 2004 est.). In more recent times, as Freud's concepts have found more support as myth and poetry than as neurological science, it has seemed to mythographers less useful to explain one myth in terms of another myth. Islanders can often speak four or more languages and are mostly Roman Catholic. The idea that "Cinderella" embodies myth elements was explored in The Uses of Enchantment (1989) by Bruno Bettelheim, who made many connections to the principles of Freudian psychology. Spanish and English are also spoken. Humorous retellings of the story sometimes use the twist of having the shoes turn out to also fit somebody completely unsuitable, such as an amorous old crone. This creole language is formed primarily from 16th century Portuguese, and several other languages. The translation of the story into cultures with different standards of beauty has left the significance of Cinderella's shoe size unclear, and resulted in the implausibility of Cinderella's feet being of a unique size for no particular reason.

The two official languages are the Dutch language and the predominant, national language Papiamento, which is classified as a Creole language. Small feet were an important aspect of beauty in Chinese culture, leading to practices such as foot binding. Recently there has been substantial immigration to the island from neighboring Latin American and Caribbean nations, attracted by the lure of well-paying jobs. The original Chinese version of the story emphasized that Cinderella (or Yè Xiàn [葉羨] as she was called; known in the West as Yeh-Shen) had the smallest feet in the land. The majority of the population is descended from Arawak, Dutch and Spanish ancestors. Interpreters unaware of the value attached to glass in 17th century France and perhaps troubled by sartorial impracticalities, have suggested that Perrault's "glass slipper" (pantoufle de verre) had been a "fur slipper" (pantoufle de vair) in some unidentified earlier version of the tale, and that Perrault or one of his sources confused the words; however, most scholars believe the glass slipper was a deliberate piece of poetic invention on Perrault's part. No full-blooded Indians remain, but the features of the islanders clearly indicate their genetic heritage. The glass slipper is unique to Perrault's version; in other versions of the tale it may be made of other materials (in the version recorded by the Brothers Grimm, German: Aschenbroedel and Aschenputtel, for instance, it is gold) and in still other tellings, it is not a slipper but a ring or a bracelet that gives the prince the key to Cinderella's identity.

The Arawak heritage is stronger on Aruba than on most Caribbean islands. The midnight curfew is also absent in many versions; Cinderella leaves the ball to get home before her stepmother and stepsisters, or she is simply tired. The Dutch, who took control a century later, left the Arawaks to graze livestock, using the island as a source of meat for other Dutch possessions in the Caribbean. Thus her mother (sometimes represented as a bird) is the supernatural force who assists the girl to find her prince. In 1515, the Spanish transported the entire population to Hispaniola to work in the copper mines; most were allowed to return when the mines were tapped out. It is also worth noting that in some versions of the story there is no fairy godmother; rather Cinderella's dress and shoes come from a tree that grows over her mother's grave. Having poor soil and aridity, Aruba was saved from plantation economics and the slave trade. The evil stepsisters are sometimes punished for their deception by having their eyes pecked out by crows, or in other cases forgiven.

The Aruban guilder has a fixed exchange rate with the United States dollar of 1.79:1. In all variants, Cinderella arrives and proves her identity by fitting into the slipper (in some cases she has kept the other, as in the Disney retelling). Aruba receives some development aid from the Dutch government each year. The second stepsister fits into the slipper by cutting off her heel, but the same eagle gives her away. Deficit spending has been a staple in Aruba's history, and modestly high inflation has been present as well, although recent efforts at tightening monetary policy may correct this. In the German telling of the story, the first stepsister fits into the slipper by cutting off a toe, but a magical eagle tells the prince to notice the blood dripping from the slipper, and he returns the false bride to her mother. The size of the agriculture and manufacturing industries remains minimal. Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters (in some versions just the stepsisters) conspire to win the prince's hand for one of them.

Oil processing is the dominant industry in Aruba, despite expansion of the tourism sector. He declares that he will marry only the girl whose petite foot fits into the slipper. Most of the tourists are from Canada, the European Union and other places notably the United States, which is the country's largest trading partner. In her haste, she loses a glass slipper which the prince finds. About half of the Aruban Gross National Product is earned with tourism or related activities. However, on the third (or only) night, she loses track of the time and must flee the castle before her disguise vanishes. Aruba enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean region, with low poverty and unemployment rates. In the three-ball version, Cinderella keeps a close watch on the time the first two nights and is able to leave without difficulty.

Main article: Economy of Aruba. Unfortunately, the magic comes to an end at the first stroke of midnight. Yearly precipitation barely reaches 500 mm (20 in), most of it falling in late autumn. In some versions of the tale, there are three balls, though most tellings mention only one. Temperatures are almost constant at about 28 °C (82 °F), moderated by constant trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean. Forced into a life of domestic servitude, hence the nickname, as she was forced to tend the fireplace, Cinderella accepts the help of her attendant spirit ("fairy godmother") who transforms her to attend a royal ball and attract the attention of the handsome prince. Little seasonal temperature variation exists, which helps Aruba to attract tourists all year round. The familiar plot revolves around a girl deprived of her rightful station in the family and given the cruel nickname "Cinderella" by her horrible stepmother and step-sisters.

The local climate is a pleasant tropical marine climate. . On the east are Curaçao and Bonaire,two island territories which form the southwest part of the Netherlands Antilles; Aruba and these two Netherlands Antilles islands are also known as the ABC islands. The best-known version was written by the French author, Charles Perrault in 1697, based on a common folk tale earlier recorded by Giambattista Basile as La Gatta Cennerentola in 1634, but the animated film from Walt Disney Productions, (see Cinderella (1950 film)) has become the standard contemporary version despite the fact that it somewhat sanitises the original plotline. As a separate member state of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the island/state has no administrative subdivisions. It appeared in The Miscellaneous Record of You Yang (酉阳杂俎) by Tuan Ch'eng-Shih, a book which dates from the Tang Dynasty. Oranjestad, the capital, is located at 12°19′N 70°1′W. The earliest version of the story originated in China around AD 860.

The interior of the island features some rolling hills, the better two of which are called Hooiberg at 165 metres (541 ft) and Mount Jamanota, which is the highest on the island, at 188 metres (617 ft) above sea level. Cinderella is a popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression/triumphant reward, which received literally hundreds of tellings before modern times. The northern and eastern coasts, lacking this protection, are considerably more battered by the sea and have been left largely untouched by humans. The Ash Girl by Timberlake Wertenbaker. Most of these are located on the western and southern coasts of the island, which are relatively sheltered from fierce ocean currents. I was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman. Main article: Geography of Aruba Aruba is a generally flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches. Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire.

Members are elected by direct, popular vote to serve four-year terms. Phoenix and Ashes by Mercedes Lackey. They are elected by the parliament, the unicameral Legislature or Staten, which holds 21 seats. The Glass Slipper by Eleanor Farjeon. The head of government is the Prime Minister, who forms, together with the Council of Ministers, the executive branch of the government. Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The Aruban head of state is the ruling monarch of the Netherlands, who is represented in Aruba by a governor, appointed for a six-year term. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine.

Aruba has its own laws, constitution, government, and currency. Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett. Aruba is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but maintains full control over its own affairs except for issues dealing with national defence, citizenship, foreign affairs, and extradition. Ella Enchanted, starring Minnie Driver and Anne Hathaway (2004). Main article: Politics of Aruba. Cinderelmo, a Cinderella story featuring Sesame Street's Elmo and Keri Russell. Movement toward full independence by 1996 was halted at Aruba's request in 1990. A Cinderella Story, released July 16, 2004, is a modernization of the classic fairy tale featuring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.

Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles on January 1, 1986, and became a separate, self-governing member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Cinderella, a 2000 British production set in mid-20th century and starring Kathleen Turner. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. Ever After, 1998, starring Drew Barrymore. A 19th-century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. Cinderella, 1997 with Brandy and Whitney Houston. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. Cindy, made for television, 1978.

Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The Slipper and the Rose, a 1976 British musical film starring Gemma Craven and Richard Chamberlain. Main article: History of Aruba. Tři oříšky pro Popelku (Three Nuts for Cinderella), Czech movie 1973. . Cinderfella, 1960, notorious because the main character is a man, played by Jerry Lewis. This climate has helped tourism, however, as visitors to the island can reliably expect warm, sunny weather. Cinderella, 1957 with Julie Andrews.

Unlike much of the Caribbean region, it has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. The Glass Slipper, 1955, with Leslie Caron and Michael Wilding. Aruba is an island in the Caribbean Sea, just a short distance north of the Venezuelan Paraguaná Peninsula, and it forms a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. A Cinderella III is set to be released in 2006.
103,000 (2004)
363/km². A direct-to-video sequel, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True, was released in 2002.
 - Total (2004 est.)
 - Density. Cinderella, an animated feature released on February 14, 1950, now considered one of Disney's "classics".

Military of Aruba. Cinderella (Зо́лушка), Russian musical film of 1947, 84 min, by Lenfilm studios. Transportation in Aruba. This film was about 7 minutes long. Foreign relations of Aruba. Cinderella, an animated Laugh-O-Gram produced by Walt Disney, first released on December 6, 1922. Communications in Aruba. Cinderella, 1911 silent film, starring Florence La Badie.

Natalee Holloway [2]. Cinderella, the 1899 first ever film version produced in France by Georges Méliès. Palm and Eagle Beaches. Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim (Cinderella is only a small part of this plot). Natural Pool. Mister Cinders, which was filmed in 1934. Natural Bridge (Collapsed on September 2, 2005 [1]). In 2005 the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was adapted for the stage, also starring Paolo Montalban and with an ethnically diverse cast.

Lourdes Grotto. Cinderella (1997) featuring Brandy, Paolo Montalban, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, and Jason Alexander, considered by Amazon.com to be weak despite its diverse cast. Hooiberg. Cinderella (1965) featuring Lesley Ann Warren, Stuart Damon, Ginger Rogers, Walter Pidgeon, and Celeste Holm, considered by Amazon.com to be the best TV version. Frenchman's Pass. Cinderella (1957) featuring Julie Andrews, Jon Cypher, Kaye Ballard, Alice Ghostley and Edith Adams. California Lighthouse. Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein, which was produced for television three times: