Papiamentu Films to Screen at Cinemas During Curaçao Culture Week 2026

Fundashon Bèti Doran has partnered with CTA Management, represented by Manchi Harms and Nathaniel Zoetrum, along with Beehives to form a team dedicated to organizing a concert called 'Simplemente Gibi' in Willemstad, Curaçao. The collaborative effort brings together multiple local organizations and individuals to produce what appears to be a tribute or celebratory concert honoring Gibi Doran. Mercée Doran of Fundashon Bèti Doran opened the presentation and explained the origins of the idea behind the event. The concert's name, 'Simplemente Gibi,' translates to 'Simply Gibi,' suggesting a personal tribute to the individual named Gibi Doran. The presentation served to introduce and explain the concert concept to attendees, signaling that the event is in its organizational stages. The involvement of multiple professional management entities points to an ambitious, well-supported production for the local entertainment scene.

Newly discovered documents found in Munich are raising fresh questions about the 1931 death of Geli Raubal, Adolf Hitler's half-niece, which was officially ruled a suicide. The documents appear to challenge the alibi Hitler provided at the time of her death, suggesting the case may be more complex than the historical record has indicated. Raubal, who was 23 years old and lived with Hitler in Munich, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his apartment on September 18, 1931. Her death has long been a subject of historical debate, with some researchers questioning whether it was truly self-inflicted or the result of foul play. The newly surfaced materials add a significant dimension to that ongoing inquiry, potentially implicating Hitler more directly in the circumstances surrounding her death. Historians and researchers are expected to scrutinize the documents to assess their authenticity and implications for our understanding of one of the more mysterious episodes in the lead-up to Hitler's rise to power.

A contemporary art exhibition titled 'Continuum: We Are Here' will bring together eight LGBTQ+ artists and their work during Curaçao Pride 2026. The exhibition is designed to reflect on how identity, memory, belonging, and human connection are experienced and expressed. It is set to open on September 29 at Galeria Keizershof in the Otrobanda neighborhood of Willemstad. The show represents a curated collective effort to give visibility to LGBTQ+ voices through visual art in a public gallery setting. Otrobanda, a historic district on the western bank of Willemstad's St. Anna Bay, provides a culturally significant backdrop for the event. The exhibition underscores the growing role of arts and culture within Curaçao's annual Pride celebrations.