Savaneta, where our history began.

This historic edition is a publication in which I focus on the important role that Savaneta played from the beginning and the developments that followed to the actual situation of our island. The history of Savaneta is the biggest history of our island which dates back to centuries ago. To talk about the history of Savaneta we must consider various very important periods in the development of our island. Specially where Savaneta initiated and shared with the important aspects in these developments. For example, because everything began in Savaneta, there you will also find the beginning of all of these developments.

In our history of our districts and Aruba in general there is a big necessity for us to accumulate important information so that we can have complete historic documents of our beloved Aruba. It is of vital importance for us to leave the history of our island as completely as possible for the future generation. The more we neglect this, less we can offer our youth of tomorrow.

My sincerest wish is to see more Arubans write histories of their districts. Who is more qualified to do this than the person who lives in that district. This way Aruba can benefit totally in its valuable history, tradition, customs, and anecdote of our population and then the Aruban will appreciate his island more. I wish that each Aruban can become more conscious of the beautiful and rich paradise that the Creator laid in the Caribbean sea, our beloved Aruba.

Handing a book to the governor:

At 10:00am on Friday, June 11, 2010, I handed the first copy of the book to His Excellency Governor, Mr. Fredis J. Refunjol in his office in Oranjestad. The governor was very excited with the book and thanked me for my contribution to the history of the island and wished me success in my future endeavors.

Presentation of the book:

The presentation of my book to the public took place on Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the Centro di Bario in Savaneta between 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Around 100 people attended the presentacion, including parliament member Mrs. Mervin Wyatt-Ras. Father Hercules Sambajon blessed the book in the presence of Mrs. Mathilda de Cuba as godmother and Mr. Alfredo Rafini as godfather. Mrs. Mathilda de Cuba is the oldest person in Savaneta and Aruba who celebrated her 105th birthday last January 12th. After the ceremony there were snacks and drinks and entertainment.

Sale of the books:

The books will be sold at my home in Savaneta 125-F, telephone 584-1201/ cellular 592-9417 or by e-mail address dufikock@yahoo.com.

I still have to make arrangements with Mr. Nico Luidens at the De Wit/Van Dorp bookstore. The price of the book is U.S.30.00 including postage to the U.S.A., Holland and the Antilles. The same price will apply at the De Wit/Van Dorp.

I am enclosing photos taken at the presentation. You already have the ones taken at the governor’s office.

Thanks for inserting it in your website.

Dufi Kock, Writer & Historian
Savaneta 125-F
Tel: 584-1201
Cel: 592-9417