Rotary is a global organization. A Historic First for Aruba & the World!
The Rotary Club of Aruba has proudly inaugurated the world’s first registered underwater Peace Pole at Tres Trapi. Carrying the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in the four languages, Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish, this Peace Pole connects Aruba to a global network of more than 250,000 Peace Poles around the world.
Tres Trapi is a beloved snorkeling site where locals, families, and visitors gather, and the only place in Aruba where you are almost guaranteed to see sea turtles grazing peacefully. Its unique beauty made it the perfect place for a monument of peace, awareness, and respect for both people and nature.
Unlike traditional Peace Poles, Aruba’s is made of reinforced concrete coated with epoxy-based sand, designed not only for durability but also to encourage marine life to grow on its surface.
The pole stands just under 5 feet tall, placed in 12 feet of water, about 55 meters from shore, in a designated safe-swimming and no-boating area. Its top rests more than 7 feet below the surface, making it perfectly safe for swimmers and fully protected from boats and anchors.
With the support of Rotary International, and honored by the presence of Previous Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick and Prevoius District Governor Debbie Roopchand, this project reminds us that peace is not only global, but begins right here in our community.
Peace is awareness, peace is empathy, peace is finding out how we can live together — not just with other humans, but with our nature as well. The Rotary Club of Aruba is proud to share this symbol of unity, harmony, and sustainability with the world.
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