Lagún is a village in the Bandabou district of Curaçao.[3] It is located in the north-western part of the country, 30 km northwest of the capital Willemstad. Lagún is a fishing village. Playa Lagun is located south of the village.[4] The Tula Museum is located north of the village.
History
The name is probably related to a hidden lagoon located about 500 metres from the village.[5] The village was founded in the mid-19th century by freed slaves. After the emancipation of 1863, other former slaves joined the villagers. The economy was mainly based on fishing and agriculture.[6]
Lagún is one of the four least populated zones of the island. Between 1992 and 2011, the population decreased by 37% with many emigrating to the Netherlands or moving to the urban area around Willemstad.[1]
Tula Museum
Tula Museum
The Tula Museum is located in the estate of the Plantation Knip. The museum has been named after Tula, a leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt of 1795.[5] The slave revolt started at the Plantation Knip and lasted almost two months. Tula was captured and executed.[7] The museum tells the story about the life of the slaves, and the revolution of Tula.[8]
The current buildings date from the 1830s, and are in near original condition. Stables, sheds and corrals are located near the estate. The estate has been declared a monument.[9]
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