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Kas di pal’i
maishi or kas di yerba, so called by locals because of
the roofing material of maize stalks, refers to the
traditional Curaçao dwelling, formerly the slave hut. It
features a main structure with a rectangular floor plan
containing a small living space and a privacy room, a
kitchen at a short distance at its rear side, and a
connecting roof, a ramada, in between. The walls are
constructed of wattle and daub mixed with cow dung.
A count in 1903 revealed that there were 2850
traditional structures against 80 stone-built dwellings
in the western part of the island.
Nowadays, one century later, the kas di pal’i maishi has
become a rare piece on the island. The Curaçao Monuments
Foundation therefore has reconstructed a traditional hut
following traditional building methods at Dokterstuin
close to Landhuis Ascension and has turned it into a
small museum which displays the customs and the
traditional way of living in the old days in rural
Curaçao.
Picture Courtesy of
Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao
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What is a Monument?
Immobile properties or mobile object
which are:
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at least fifty years
old
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considered of
importance because of its beauty, art value,
significance for science, the nation’s history or
its value for the traditions and customs of the
people.
What can you do with a
monument and what not?
An object with a monument
status is protected by law and must be preserved.
You may not demolish a monument unless a demolition
permit has been issued by the government.
Who is responsible for
a monument?
The owner is responsible for the proper maintenance of
his or her monument.
What is a restoration
permit?
With a restoration permit
the owner is allowed to make changes to his monument or
have it restored.
The restoration permit is issued by the government.
Where can you find
information and assistance on monuments?
The Monumentenbureau
(Monuments Bureau) and the Monumenten-fonds (Monuments
Fund) can assist and advise you on all matters
concerning monuments.
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