The Embassy of the Republic of Dominican (DR) in Egypt paid tribute to the renowned Dominican liberal thinker Juan Pablo Duarte by unveiling his first bust in the African Continent during a ceremony that took place on Monday at the Al-Horreya Garden, Cairo.
In his remarks, the DR Charge d'Affaires, Andy Rodríguez Durán, said: "This monument aims to honor the legacy of Duarte who, together with other heroes, sacrificed their lives to establish our free, sovereign, and independent nation."
He also noted that the beautiful bust, donated by Instituto Duartiano, arrived in Egypt in April, with the support of the diplomatic mission of the DR in Italy headed by H.E. Ambassador Tony Raful and Instituto Postal Dominicano (Inposdom).
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.
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