January 3, 2017, 6:18 pm Chicken Hallacas / Ayaka di Galinja Chicken Hallacas, called Ayaka di Galinja in Papiamentu, wrap seasoned chicken filling in soft corn dough and banana leaves. Boiled until tender, ayakas are a cherished Curaçao tradition during Christmas and family celebrations. Main Dish Mechtildes Salesia