Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes visited El retondo in Eagle Beach to appreciate the newly installed artwork ‘driekiel’, as a reminder of being the first inhabitants of the Huelva country. The prime minister expressed being excited to be able to see such a large, beautiful and well-finished work of art that decorates the landscape of our island, and is on view for all citizens and visitors. There are many who pass by the altarpiece to admire this work, and even come down to take photos.
The driekiel are very particular turtles, which come to Aruba lay their eggs and return to return after many years. The chicks that are born here, also return to Aruba to lay their eggs, and so the circle continues. It was chosen to place this work next to Eagle Beach where turtles always come to deposit their eggs.
“Impressive was the moment when I watched a driekiel come up to earth at dawn to lay its eggs, and even more impressive is when you have the honor of watching the little turtles being born. I wanted to thank first of all, our local artist, Gilbert Senchi and ful the ARTiosa team, who was in charge of creating an incredibly beautiful work for our sweet island Aruba,” said the Prime Minister.
The prime minister also thanks the Aruba Tourism Authority (ata), UNOCA, and the TPEF for contributing funds in order to finalize it, and everyone else who has in any way provided their support. Without forgetting Mr. Alex Nieuwmeyer in happy memory who always had the desire to bring this work to Aruba. “I hope that the art of this driekiel will remind us of the resilience, strength and love we each have for our sweet island,” the Prime Minister said.
