Bust of Juan Pablo Duarte to Be Unveiled at Al-Horreya Garden

To celebrate his legacy, the Embassy of the Republic of Dominican in Egypt will unveil the first bust in the African Continent of their national hero Juan Pablo Duarte during a ceremony that will take place on Monday (Sep. 4) at the Al-Horreya  Garden, Cairo.

In a statement by the Dominican Embassy, it said: "We are proud to present this monument, donated by Instituto Duartiano, to commemorate the founder of the Dominican Republic who, together with other heroes, sacrificed their lives to establish our free, sovereign, and independent nation."

According to the Embassy's Charge d'Affaires, Andy Rodríguez Durán, this monument will honor the legacy of  Duarte and will attract tourists from both Dominicans and foreigners, including Egyptians in Cairo, as well.

Durán also commended the diplomatic efforts of the Embassy in promoting patriotic and cultural values, commercial exchange, and tourism in Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East, in accordance with the directions of President Luis Abinader and Chancellor Roberto Álvarez.

Born in 1813, Duarte is widely regarded as the architect of the Dominican Republic and its independence from Haitian rule in 1844.

Duarte's aspiration for the Spanish-speaking portion of Hispaniola Island was to help create a self-sufficient nation established on the liberal ideals of a democratic government.

It's worth mentioning that the highest mountain in the Caribbean (Pico Duarte), a park in New York City, and many other noteworthy landmarks carry his name suggesting the historical importance Dominicans have given to this man.