07 Mar 2026

CELABRATING ARUBA’S FUTURE: RESULTS FROM FESTIVAL “UN CANTO PA ARUBA SU HIMNO Y BANDERA” INFANTIL – HUBENIL 2026

The Carnival Village in San Nicolas was alive and national pride last night as the Festival Un Canto pa Aruba su Himno y Bandera Infantil – Hubenil 2026 took center stage. It was an unforgettable evening showcasing the immense talent, culture, and love for our island held by our youngest generations.

From the first note to the final applause, the stage was a beautiful tribute to our national symbols. These young voices brought our anthem and flag to life with incredible artistry and soul. We salute every performer for their dedication to our dushi Aruba!

Here are the official results from last night’s competition:

Categoria 4-6 Aña

  • Ganado Absoluto: Marie-Elize Faro — “Isla bunita, Isla stima” (Comp/Arr: Zulaika Geerman/Grupo Rejoice)
  • 2do Lugar: Ariella Maduro — “Pabien Aruba” (Comp: Marylou Trimon y Edselyn Figaroa | Arr: Jaderick Croes)
  • 3er Lugar: Cislainey Thomas — “Mi bus” (Comp/Arr: Jaderick Croes)

Categoria 7-9 Aña

  • Ganado Absoluto: Elias Kamperveen — “Sopi Cultural” (Comp/Arr: Zulaika Geerman/Grupo Rejoice)
  • 2do Lugar: Adeliza Henriquez — “Ban Celebra” (Comp/Arr: Zulaika Geerman/Grupo Rejoice)
  • 3er Lugar: Alyna Henriquez — “Macutu di tradicion” (Comp: Candred “Shuby” Lanoy y Jurina Maduro | Arr: Candred “Shuby” Lanoy)

Categoria 10-12 Aña

  • Ganado Absoluto: Elizeë Bislip — “Aruba, bon tera” (Comp: Afranina Henriquez y Zulaika Geerman | Arr: Zulaika Geerman/Grupo Rejoice)
  • 2do Lugar: Jaymerson Kelly — “Aprecia locual nos tin” (Comp: Jason Kelly – Emilene Boekhoudt | Arr: Albertico Kelly)
  • 3er Lugar: Carly-Anne Buera — “Oh dushi wals” (Comp: Lurena Schwengle | Arr: Diego Henriquez)

Categoria 13-17 Aña

  • Ganado Absoluto: Stephanie Quant — “Esey ta Aruba” (Comp: Stephanie Quant y Jaderick Croes | Arr: Jaderick Croes)
  • 2do Lugar: Melody Franken, Brayden Elisabeth, & Jaylon Machado — “Arkitectonan inspira” (Comp: Lurena Schwengle | Arr: Raul Piar)
  • 3er Lugar: Lizienne Webb — “Bon Hende” (Comp: Edseline Figaroa | Arr: Michael Odor)

A huge thank you to all the composers, arrangers, and the families who supported these young stars. You are the heart of Aruba’s culture!