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Several smaller festivals have said that they are struggling with organizing their events due to changing national and local policies. They expressed this sentiment to ANP, which spoke to various festivals, the Association of Event Merchants (VVEM) and the Association of Dutch Music Venues and Festivals (VNPF).

Many mainly smaller events and festivals aren’t happening this year. Rising costs on top of heavy blows dealt by the coronavirus pandemic mean that festival organizers struggle to keep their heads above water, De Telegraaf reported.

A local newspaper in English that serves investors, local English speaking residents, stays over tourism and generally al residents of Curacao.