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Sá da Bandeira in Mindelo, Cape Verde


Sá da Bandeira in Mindelo, Cape Verde
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Copyright: Francisco Santos (xuaxo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2579 W: 171 N: 2406] (4063)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-26
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-10-22 4:32
Viewed: 2450
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This place is the Praça Nova (officially Praça Amílcar Cabral), the main square in Mindelo, São Vicente Island, Cape Verde. On this side of the square, near the bandstand, there is the statue of the Marquês and Visconde (Marquis and Viscount) of Sá da Bandeira. [The other side of the square has a statue of Portuguese poet Camões.]
Some people wonder why a statue of a colonial statesman stands here, still displaying Portuguese symbols. One reason is because when Cape Verde became independent (from Portugal, in 1975) they didn't destroy the statues and other symbols of the historic colonial heritage (unlike other African countries). Other reason is because Sá da Bandeira was an important man to Mindelo city and to the African peoples.
Bernardo de Sá Nogueira de Figueiredo (1795—1876), alias Marquês de Sá da Bandeira, was an important Portuguese politician of the XIX century, minister and prime minister during several periods. His great achievement was the abolition of slavery in the Portuguese colonies (including Cape Verde).
Bernardo de Sá is also famous for his participation in the Portuguese Civil War, on the side of the constitutionalist liberals. He lost an arm at the battle of Alto da Bandeira. After the war he was granted the nobiliary titles of baron, viscount and marquis, and thus became better known as Marquês de Sá da Bandeira.
In 1838 Sá da Bandeira changed the name of São Vicente's capital (former Vila Leopoldina) to Mindelo, in remembrance of the Landing of Mindelo and the Braves of Mindelo (in Northern Portugal), a decisive episode on the way to liberal victory in the Portuguese Civil War.
Until 1975 a city in Angola had the name Sá da Bandeira, in tribute to the statesman. After the independence the name was changed to Lubango.
See also other views of this statue in other days: a general view, with the bandstand, other POV, and a close-up detail, including the symbols of Portugal.
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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1016 W: 98 N: 1574] (5448)
  • [2007-10-22 13:22]
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Ola Francisco!
I'm so fascinated by the mild colors and sharpness of your photo, but I cannot miss to admire your explanation of the history of the Capo Verde...
Cumprimentos!
Anton

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  • plimrn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3686 W: 230 N: 4930] (15622)
  • [2007-10-22 14:42]

Ola Francisco,
I like the balance you've framed here; with only people to shake up the balance, but in a very dynamic way. The WS photos add interesting detail, I especially like the bright bandstand but this on is the best choice. It's a good polititian who is remembered kindly after liberation.
SAA, Pat

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  • adores Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2685 W: 52 N: 3765] (12035)
  • [2007-10-22 17:53]
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Olá Francisco!
Isto tem sido bem alternado! Uma bonita praça e até muito limpinha e bem cuidada. Gosto dos detalhes, da presença das pessoas e,claro, das casinhas azuis e brancas ao fundo.Um local bonito e bem colorido!

Olá Francisco!
Muito bonita essa praça, bem colorida, cuidada e pelo menos na foto com movimento! Boa captura!
Parabéns e Abraço!

Olá Francisco,
Que praça simpática! As cores e a nitidez da sua foto fazem bem aos olhos. Dá até vontade de sentar naquele banco ali, que está na sombra :-)
As outras fotos dos links fornecidos são ótimas também.
A sua contribuição na difusão da história do Cabo Verde e, também, de Portugal, tem sido valiosíssima.
Graças, claro, ao TE!
Obrigada por partilhar,
Maria do Carmo

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3572 W: 599 N: 4710] (14370)
  • [2007-10-23 7:30]
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Olá Francisco,
Um jardim muito simpático, muito à anos 30-50 portugueses. Gosto do POV, apesar de centrado, das cores e das pessoas (vazio teria muito menos piada). Ainda bem que a publicaste, pois complementa muito melhor o post da estátua do Camões do que o WS com o close-up.
Uma braço, José.

Oi amigo ,
Gostei da tua foto com a estatua centrada , gostei das arvores são muito bonitas , a praça esta muito bem arranjada e limpa , bom lugar para sentar ler o jornal e tomar umas caipirinhas e ver o tempo passar :)
Um abraço Gonçalo

Olá Francisco,
Hoje conheci uns estudantes de Cabo Verde que moram e estudam aqui em Teresina-Piauí. Dançaram lindamente em homenagem ao Dia da Consciência Negra. Postei uma foto deles.
Bela foto a sua.Passa uma impressão de paz e tranquilidade.
Abraços
Maria

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