A double homage to a great man
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In Havana, Cuba, in the park in front of the former Presidential Palace (seat of the Cuban government in the last century and now the Museum of the Revolution) there is a sculpture that for me is one of the most moving and beautiful dedicated to the National Hero, José Martí Pérez.
This equestrian work of the Cuban hero recreates the moment of his death in combat on the 19th of May 1984, when he was on Cuban soil, after many years outside the country, when in the guerrilla camp where he was, a combat between the Cuban forces and the Spanish army began, and failing to comply with the order he was given to remain in the camp, Martí went out to meet the enemy mounted on his horse, being hit by a volley of shots that put an end to his exceptional life.
The curious thing about this sculpture is that it is an exact replica of another one in New York's Central Park. This fact filled me with amazement and admiration, as I was unaware that a work of such magnitude dedicated to Martí existed in the United States. According to my research, it was commissioned by the Cuban government in the 1950s from the talented American sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington. I am happy to know that José Martí is also remembered in the country where he lived fifteen years of his exile, and from where he united Cubans to continue the struggle against Spanish colonialism.
This magnificent bronze statue is mounted on a large pedestal of polished black marble that shines in the brightness of the day, under the sun, the all black colour accentuates the sculpture of Martí, and it symbolizes mourning and sorrow, while at the same time conveying solemnity and respect. In this work I feel that the moment when rider and horse merge in battle, in the fateful final moment, is captured with great drama, thus reminding us of Martí's total dedication to the cause of Cuban independence.
On both sides of the pedestal there are several words that describe concisely but accurately who José Martí was and what he dedicated his life to. The sculpture is very visible on the wide central promenade of the park, becoming the most imposing element of the environment. This is a place where many people pass by every day, making it a very visited and admired place, since it is impossible not to be impressed by the grandeur of this work of art.
This grandiose monument not only pays homage to the Apostle of Cuban Independence, but it is also a reminder of the importance of preserving the historical memory of the country and keeping alive the historical legacy of José Martí.
I hope you enjoyed this majestic work of art, and learned a little more about the history of my country.
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A magnificent moving statue of José Marti. Thanks for sharing
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It is a beautiful monument, a well-deserved tribute to this great Cuban. Beautiful photos my dear friend @jordy0827 💐🤗
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The sculpture is beautiful, without a doubt Havana has a unique architecture. Thank you for sharing.
Thank to you for your nice comment.
Madre: combinación de dulzura y amor, gracia y ternura, riqueza y valor, belleza y verdad. Este es el ser mayor, único, supremo.
En ella se agolpan los sentimientos verdaderos, la grandeza absoluta, la voluntad a toda prueba, el amor eternizado. La madre es un ser de presente, de permanencia perenne, de necesidad permanente. A ella de manera injusta se dedica el segundo domingo del mes de mayo, cuando en realidad su día lo cubre el almanaque entero.
La madre es el único ser capaz de ser infiel y a la vez ser admirada, porque ama a todos sus seres queridos con la misma intensidad de todo tu ser.
Una vez compararon a la vida con la madre y pensaron que la vida ganaría, pero al faltarle el calor de tu presencia, la bondad de tu alma, tu virtud, tu dulzura, tu juicio, tu comprensión permanente la vida se rindió ante ti y dijo: Nada hay más grande que la madre porque es ella quien engendra vida y amor.
Muchas felicidades en este día tan especial.
Salud y saludos.
Mother: combination of sweetness and love, grace and tenderness, richness and value, beauty and truth. This is the greatest, unique, supreme being.
In her are agglutinated the true feelings, the absolute greatness, the will to all test, the eternalized love. The mother is a being of present, of perennial permanence, of permanent need. The second Sunday of the month of May is unfairly dedicated to her, when in fact her day is covered by the entire almanac.
The mother is the only being capable of being unfaithful and at the same time to be admired, because she loves all her loved ones with the same intensity of your whole being.
Once they compared life with the mother and thought that life would win, but lacking the warmth of your presence, the goodness of your soul, your virtue, your sweetness, your judgment, your permanent understanding, life surrendered to you and said: There is nothing greater than the mother because it is she who begets life and love.
Many congratulations on this special day.
Greetings and salutations.
Gracias amigo por esas palabras tan hermosas, esta es una felicitacion especial.
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Las madres merecen mucho más que eso. Feliz domingo. Salud y saludos.
A beautiful monument that pays tribute to an outstanding Cuban character, thanks for sharing, nice forums, I liked the view of the statue, it is realistic and seems to move.