In a spirit of aloha and shared purpose, the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay and ʻĀina Hoʻokupu o Kīlauea (AHK) invite the public to a Community Workday and Peace Pole Planting Ceremony at the Kīlauea Community Agricultural Center on Sunday, June 29, starting at 9:00 a.m.
The day begins with hands-on service spreading gravel on the extended path of the Rotary Orchard, planting, and park improvements. We'll be joined by 22 California guests, including 12 youth volunteers visiting from the Mainland. The morning of service will culminate in a traditional Hawaiian blessing of the new Peace Pole, a globally recognized symbol carrying the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in multiple languages. A barbecue with hot dogs will follow.
“This collaboration reflects years of shared values,” said Yoshi L’Hote, Executive Director of AHK. “We are not just maintaining land — we’re planting purpose. And with the peace pole and new improvements, we’re inviting the community to connect, contribute, and grow.”
Peace poles are indeed a beautiful symbol of unity and peace. On Kaua‘i, you can find them at places like Lydgate Park, Kapa‘a High School, St. Catherine's Church, and Sparky’s Peace Garden in Hanapēpē. Across the entire Hawaiian Island chain, numerous peace poles can be found—part of a global movement with over 200,000 peace poles installed in nearly 200 countries.
