Rotary District 9705 Peace Pole Unveiled

Published on 31 October 2024

Last Friday 25 October, Wingecarribee Shire Council hosted a ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of the Rotary Peace Pole, located at the Moss Vale Civic Centre (Kirkham Street side).

The peace pole, a powerful symbol of peace and unity, was dedicated by Rotary District 9705 during their Regional District Conference.

Inscribed with the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages, including English, Gundungurra, Italian, Mandarin, Maori, and Nepali, the pole serves as a reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of fostering harmonious relationships.

Peace Poles are a monument that originated in Japan in 1955 to promote peace in the wake of World War II. With the first Peace Pole being installed outside of Japan in 1983 there are now over 200,000 around the world.

The Peace Pole movement is well aligned with Rotary’s area of focus, promoting peace, through their service to society.

Wingecarribee Shire Council extend gratitude to Rotary District 9705 for their dedication to peace and their generous contribution to our community.

Let us continue to work together to create a more peaceful and compassionate world.