Past Events - PNHSA - Honoring Aruba's Legacy

1st July Commemoration 2026 – Main Cultural Celebration

July 1, 2026

Join the San Nicolas community on July 1, 2026, as we commemorate the abolition of slavery and celebrate our shared cultural heritage, unity, and freedom.

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Walk for Freedom 2026 – Community Commemorative Walk

July 1, 2026 – July 1, 2026

5:30 PM

YMCA, San Nicolas, Aruba

Be part of Walk for Freedom 2026, a meaningful community walk dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of our ancestors, celebrating freedom, and inspiring future generations.

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Atardi in de Diaspora – A Bilingual Musical & Literary Performance

June 30, 2026

Paseo Herencia, Aruba

Event DescriptionExperience Atardi in de Diaspora, a unique evening of music, storytelling, and cultural expression that explores identity, memory, and the Caribbean diaspora. Performed by

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PNHSA Digital Platform Launch Event

March 21, 2026 – March 21, 2026

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Cas Di Cultura

Join us for a special evening as PNHSA Aruba proudly presents the official Website Launch Event — a celebration of culture, history, and digital storytelling.

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Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) Course

March 12, 2026 – March 12, 2026

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Biblioteca Nacional Aruba

Step into the world of immersive technology with Kurso di VR — a hands-on virtual reality experience designed to introduce young minds to the future

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Youth Content Creation Course

March 7, 2026 – April 26, 2026

Join an exciting creative journey with the Youth Content Creation Course — a hands-on program where young creators learn how to tell powerful stories through

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After the Chains | We still Rise: Caribbean Voices on Slavery and Freedom

November 29, 2025

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After the Chains | Moving Forward: PNHSA’s Vision & Solutions

November 26, 2025 – November 26, 2025

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

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After the Chains | The Lasting Impact of Translatic Slavery

November 19, 2025 – November 19, 2025

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

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After the Chains | Africa the Cradle of Humanity & Origins of Slavery

November 17, 2025 – November 17, 2025

7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

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Youth Dialogue Sessions

November 3, 2025 – November 11, 2025

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Bibloteca Nacional San Nicolas

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🎭 Monologues of Freedom: Resurrecting Her Story

July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Kulture Kafe

Join us for a powerful theatrical journey that brings to life the voices of the past in Monologues of Freedom — an evocative performance portraying

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Freedom and Unity: Abolition Commemoration Day

July 1, 2025 – July 1, 2025

5:30 PM

Retonde San Nicolas Centrum

Join us on July 1st in San Nicolas for a powerful day of remembrance, culture, and celebration as we honor the abolition of slavery and

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🎭 From St. Martin to Aruba: Freedom Fighters in Monologue

June 30, 2025 – July 1, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Fort Zoutman, Kulture Kafe

Join us for a powerful Emancipation Celebration as we journey through the compelling stories of freedom fighters from St. Martin. Told through captivating monologues, this

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🎭 Monologues of Freedom: Resurrecting Her Story

June 30, 2025 – June 30, 2025

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Fort Zoutman

Join us for a powerful theatrical journey that brings to life the voices of the past in Monologues of Freedom — an evocative performance portraying

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Voices of the Drums: A Celebration of African-Caribbean Heritage

June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fort Zoutman, Scol di arte

Join us for Voices of the Drums, a vibrant cultural event presented by the PNSHA Foundation and Ondrofeni Na Reti Foundation. This powerful showcase honors

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🌍 From Africa to 808’s — Caribbean Premiere in Aruba

June 22, 2025 – June 22, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Scol di Arte - San Nicolas

Join us for the Caribbean premiere of From Africa to 808's, a vibrant celebration of African rhythms and their global influence on modern music. Experience

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🌍 From Africa to 808’s — Caribbean Premiere in Aruba

June 19, 2025 – June 19, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Fort Zoutman - Oranjestad

Join us for the Caribbean premiere of From Africa to 808's, a vibrant celebration of African rhythms and their global influence on modern music. Experience

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Community Tall Hall meeting at Cas di Cultura

April 23, 2025 – April 23, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Cas Du Cultura

On April 23rd at Cas di Cultura, P.N.H.S.A. hosted a powerful community town hall focused on policy planning, social initiatives, and the future commemoration seat

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Community Tall Hall meeting at: Centro di Bario Noord

March 21, 2025 – March 21, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Centro Di Bario Noord

The Plataforma Nacional Herencia di Sclavitud na Aruba invites the public to a continued community dialogue at Centro di Bario Noord. The session will focus

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Art & Heritage Fusion: Heritage Through Art & Dialogue

January 27, 2025

University of St. Martin USM Lecture Hall (room 202)

Join the vibrant cultural celebration "Art & Heritage Fusion" on January 26th and 27th, 2025 in St. Martin. This two-day event, part of the “Heritage

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Heritage through Dialogue & Art – Saint Martin & Aruba 2024

December 11, 2024 – May 15, 2025

From December 11th to 15th, 2024, representatives from Saint Martin and Aruba came together to explore heritage, language, and artistic expression through a week-long cultural

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PNHSA in Saint-Martin – Cultural Exchange & Historical Tour

November 30, 2024 – December 3, 2024

From November 30th to December 3rd, the PNHSA delegation visited Saint-Martin for a rich cultural and historical program in collaboration with the Société d’Histoire de

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African Heritage Dialogue – Kings & Queens of African Descendants

October 25, 2024

Centro di bario Brazil

Join us for an inspiring evening of conversation during the African Heritage Dialogue on October 25th, from 7 to 9 pm at Centro di Bario

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1st Commemoration – In Remembrance of African Victims and Victors of Dutch Slavery

July 1, 2024

The Plataforma Nashonal Herencia di Sklavitud na Aruba (PNHSA) proudly held its first official commemoration honoring the African victims and victors of Dutch slavery and

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Stichting Rancho 15th anniversary

Celebrating 15 Years of St. Rancho: Honoring Heritage, History, and Healing In celebration of the 15th anniversary of St. Rancho, a special commemorative event was

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