{"id":10878,"date":"2018-07-02T04:59:33","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T04:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dominicanaonline.org\/?p=10878"},"modified":"2018-07-06T04:22:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T04:22:34","slug":"plazoleta-a-las-aguilas-cibaenas-cautiva-a-visitantes-en-el-monumento-a-los-heroes-de-la-restauracion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dominicanaonline.org\/en\/plazoleta-a-las-aguilas-cibaenas-cautiva-a-visitantes-en-el-monumento-a-los-heroes-de-la-restauracion\/","title":{"rendered":"Baseball Fans Rejoice over Opening of \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as Plaza in Santiago, the Country\u2019s Second Largest City"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is the Only Plaza of its Kind in the Dominican Republic to
\nHonor Regional Baseball Team <\/p>\n

Santiago, July 2, 2018 \u2013 Outstretched wings, sharp claws, a steady gaze and overall impressive postures define the four wooden eagles sculpted by Dominican artist Wandy Casilla. The statutes represent the beautiful and majestic eagle, the magnificent bird that is the symbol of the Aguilas Cibae\u00f1as, the baseball team of the country\u2019s north-central region.
\nThe eagles complement and brighten up the Plaza, situated in the northwest gardens of Santiago\u2019s important historic Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration. The eagles were placed on the grounds of this important monument to honor the Aguilas Cibae\u00f1as baseball team, winners of the 21st title of the autumn-winter 2017-2018 baseball season.
\nMonument director architect Jos\u00e9 Manuel Antu\u00f1ano Peralta, explained that the sculptures were made with the recycled wood of dried or sick trees that had been cut from the surrounding garden areas.
\nThe initiative was the result of a strategic alliance between the Monument administration and the garden-oriented company Caribbean Turf.
\nThe \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as Plaza is the only one of its kind in the Dominican Republic that honors a specific baseball team. The Plaza was built to resemble a baseball stadium. Some of the team\u2019s most important and historic players are also honored: Juli\u00e1n Javier, Winston \u2013Chilote-Llenas, Julito Mart\u00ednez, Roberto Pe\u00f1a, Tony Pe\u00f1a, Miguel \u2013Guelo- Dilon\u00e9, F\u00e9lix Ferm\u00edn, Arnulfo \u2013Nino- Espinosa, Stanley Javier, Ram\u00f3n Arturo Pe\u00f1a and Franklin Taveras.<\/p>\n

OTHER PLAZAS<\/p>\n

Other nearby plazas in Santiago must also be highlighted, such as the Plaza Monumental, home to various spaces that feature part of the city\u2019s cultural history. For example, there is the Plaza La Informaci\u00f3n, built on November 15, 1915, to honor the city\u2019s first newspaper. This particular Plaza also honors the memory of Dominican poet Manuel del Cabral (1907- 1999), who was an important collaborator of the newspaper from its very beginnings. Other figures honored: Santiago artist Yoryi Morel and musician \u00d1ico Lora, known for his mastery of the accordion.
\nOther famous Santiago citizens honored at the Plaza are renowned musician Julio Alberto Hern\u00e1ndez (1900-1998), whose image is seen on top of a traditional Santiago carriage. Riding in the carriage are the images of Professor Ercilia Pep\u00edn (1886-1939), one of the country\u2019s first feminists and patriots; Tom\u00e1s Morel (1912-1992), a top folklorist and poet; the traditional street vendor, and the various traditional figures of Santiago\u2019s carnival. These small plazas were incorporated to the Monument in 2017. <\/p>\n

THE MONUMENT<\/p>\n

The Monument consists of a 74-meter tall tower, partially built with marble. Inside the monument there are priceless murals painted by Spanish painter Vela Zanetti. The 365-step stairway takes the visitor to the top, from where it can see the entire region in all its beauty and glory. The Monument\u2019s lamps are made of crystal rock.
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