Gaya is an ancient goddess, the Mother Earth. A primal force that runs deeper than the power of the usual gods in mythology. She gives, creates, but must not be angered.
This is a young, beautiful woman, her breath is the wind, the trade winds, and her hair is water, the ocean. The parrots fluttering in the wind symbolize joy and vitality. She is the Gaya of Curaçao. She is the island, with its water and wind. She brings joy, happiness, and life energy, and she does so almost effortlessly, sitting cross-legged. And that makes sense! I’ve experienced so much kindness, joy, and openness here. It must come from somewhere. It’s in the people, of course, but apparently, it’s also in the island itself.