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Today I am sharing a photo a took when I visited my home, my parents, in the Dominican Republic, several years ago. I forgot I had taken this picture for the purpose of finding out more about it. For one thing, I didn't realize there were so many obelisks throughout the world.
Anyway, back to this one. This is the Obelisco en el Malecon commemorating Las Hermanas Mirabal (the Mirabal Sisters).
These four women followed their convictions with bravery and selflessness to fight for what they believed. To fight against a dictators rule they felt was wrong. Three of them - Patria, Minerva, and Maria Teresa - gave their lives for their cause. They were killed savagely by some henchmen following the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo orders. They were a threat to this commanding man because they were involved with trying to over throw his cruel, ruthless and fascist government.
The story is one of bravery and justice in the end. Read more about it here.
El Obelisco del Malecon in Santo Domingo, is painted with "A Song to Liberty." (by Elsa Nuñez) This 137 foot tall Obelisk, that Trujillo had built to bring honor and recognition to himself, was converted to honor the Mirabal sisters. It is now painted with the three women he had murdered. It was unveiled on March 8, 1997 in honor of International Women's Day.
This is a close up version.
Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful there.
Powerful art and history. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW--I love it--I love to travel and see all the beautiful places in the world --if money were not an object I would travel the world over---I am from Texas and new at this so drop by for quick stop at my place.
ReplyDeleteHauntingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking monument! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteA powerful testament/reminder as to what the ladies sacrificed because they stood up for what they believed in.
ReplyDeleteHi Yira, Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday.
Barb
Yes, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAlfazema
Beautiful Obelisk and great photo. Also an interesting history lesson. It is important to pass on any and all history involving women...we always seem to be left out of the history books.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful monument in memory of very courageous ladies. Thanks for sharing & Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
A wonderful and meaningful post, Yira. Incredible, important history.
ReplyDeletexo...Kathy
Beautiful monument~
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Dear Yira thank you for a very beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteThese women were very courageous.
Thank you for sharing this on Blue Monday such a vivid and beautiful photo.
Blessings to you.
Great picture! Have a Happy Blue Monday!
ReplyDeleteI think it is really interesting that it is painted! I wonder how many obelisk's have ever been converted like that? Very cool - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCailin
That is a powerful testament to these sisters!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! And what a story of courage!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Susan
Wow I'm always amazed at the bravery of some people. This is so special.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte