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Community Pillars Honored at Aruba's Fiesta di Cunuco

Aruba's second edition of the 'Fiesta di Cunuco' was celebrated last Sunday, organized jointly by the Department of Elderly Affairs (Adulto Mayor) and the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (Santa Rosa). The event brought together two government departments in a combined effort to celebrate and honor the island's agricultural heritage and rural traditions. A central highlight of the occasion was the formal recognition of community 'baluartenan' — a Papiamento term referring to pillars or cornerstones of the community — individuals who have made significant contributions to Aruba's rural and agricultural way of life. The Fiesta di Cunuco serves as a platform to preserve and spotlight traditional Aruban customs tied to farm life and the countryside. The event underscores the Aruban government's ongoing commitment to honoring its elder and agricultural communities. The collaboration between the two departments reflects a broader effort to connect youth and the public with the island's rural roots.

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