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Wiki Loves Monuments Aruba 2020:

And the winner is …

ORANJESTAD — Wiki Loves have decided to only orga-
Monuments is an interna- nize Wiki Loves Monuments
tional photo contest for Aruba (WLM). The ten best
monuments, organized by pictures have been select-
Wikimedia last September. ed and the jury announced
This year Monuments fund the two definite winners.
Aruba once again cele-
brated our monuments dur- A jury of three had a hard
ing the monument’s month time choosing the ten best
of September. Normally pictures out of a total of
they organize activities that 742 photographs that they Witsenburg had to decide Hotel Colombia and Dy- these monuments to do
connect the community have received. Jury mem- on the Aruba winner of anne Lopez Schipper won this on Wikipedia in order
with monuments. This year bers Van Gassant, Walter two categories: Protected in category 2 with a photo to preserve the history of
due to the Covid crisis they Mohammed and Anne Monuments and Non Pro- of a cunucu house in Na- our monuments. The plat-
tected Monuments. The tional Park Arikok. The other form Wikimedia is always
winner of category 1 will eight participants in the looking for volunteers to
participate in the world world competition are: Xie help expand the informa-
competition of Wiki Loves Marie Larmonie, Jeroen Lu- tion about the culture and
Monuments together with cas (2x), Nohemy Habibe, monuments of Aruba in
the other eight. The result Jesse Rasmijn (2x), Seagull- their encyclopedia. Wiki
of this competition will be bayaruba, and Rose Wil- Goes Caribbean focuses
known on February 2021. lems. All participants have on creating content for the
recieved a certificate and Caribbean region based
The second category is im- their work printed on metal on history of culture of the
portant for SMFA to get to as a nice memory. Caribbean.
know what the community
considers to be a building Foundation Monument- For more information of our
of monumental value. Bea fund stimulates everyone monuments go to www.
Croes is the winner of cat- who wants to voluntary monumentenfondsaruba.
egory 1 with a photo of Ex contribute to the history of com.q
Beaches of Aruba

ORANJESTAD — Where pris- challenging waves make all kinds of driftwood, cor-
tine white sand meets the Boca Grandi a Caribbean als and curiosa the ocean
turquoise sea, Aruba is the beach paradise for ad- brings to shore. Recently
happy home to some of vanced kite surfers and a quaint beach bar was
the world’s most beautiful enthused spectators. The added to this area, provid-
beaches. current is strong here; swim- ing chilled drinks.
ming is strongly discour- Boca Grandi Beach in
Boca Grandi Beach aged. Aruba is a perfect stop on ming and snorkeling op- fers a white sand beach
Take in the spectacular This beach attracts the a drive to famous Baby tions for all ages. The crys- area with some makeshift
jumps and loops of local most advanced and ad- Beach. It’s only a 5 minute tal clear and calm waters beach huts to protect you
kite surfers at Boca Grandi, venturous kite surfers, locals drive from downtown San make this local gem Boca from the sun. There is easy
on a long stretch of white and visitors alike.Beach- Nicolas, the second largest Catalina the perfect loca- access to the crystal clear
sands. combers have the time of city in Aruba. tion for a private swim and ocean which makes this
Steady trade winds and their life here, discovering A bright red giant anker snorkeling in Aruba. an ideal beach for families
marks the entrance to Boca Catalina in Aruba is of all ages. Boca Catalina
Boca Grandi Beach in Aru- a small, secluded bay in is popular with snorkelers
ba. Don’t forget to take the Malmok Beach area. and those who are look-
advantage of a picture The white sandy beach is ing for a more private and
moment as Boca Grandi accessible by steps from calm beach experience.
Beach makes for a gor- a spacious parking area You will find this beach
geous backdrop of this alongside the road. During on a short 5-minutes drive
unique landmark. week days you can have from the high rise resorts in
this calm bay all to yourself; Palm Beach on the main
Boca Catalina on weekends it attracts a road towards the California
Bask in the sun at this tran- fun mix of local families and Lighthouse.q
quil bay that provides easy tourists.
ocean access and swim- Boca Catalina bay of- Source: aruba.com