History and Renovation . Monument to the Chinese Soldiers [en/es]
A few days ago, while I was walking along Linea Street, an avenue that crosses the entire Vedado district of the capital, I came across a place that brought back many memories. Linea is an avenue that I like very much; around it there are large buildings, parks and different institutional centers. At one of the most central intersections, L Street, I spotted a small park that I used to visit a lot in my childhood.
Although it is small, it is very cozy, and what makes it striking and important is a monument in the center, where at certain times of the year tribute is paid to Chinese soldiers.
Días atrás, mientras transitaba por la calle Línea, una avenida que atraviesa todo el Vedado capitalino, me encontré con un lugar que me trajo muchos recuerdos. Linea es una avenida que me gusta mucho; a su alrededor hay grandes edificaciones, parques y diferentes centros institucionales. En una de las intersecciones más céntricas, la calle L divisé un pequeño parque que solía visitar mucho en mi infancia.
Aunque es pequeño, es muy acogedor, y lo que lo hace llamativo e importante es un monumento que se encuentra en el centro, donde en algunas épocas del año se rinde tributo a los soldados chinos.
The Monument to the Chinese Soldiers, is a black obelisk, which is located in the Park located in the triangle formed by the streets L, Line and 15. This monument is a tribute to the Chinese who fought for the independence of Cuba. It was inaugurated in 1931, it rises on an octagonal base and presents a sober black column, surrounded by a small vegetation very well taken care of, that surrounds it, with small red flowers.
El Monumento a los Soldados Chinos, es un obelisco negro, que se encuentra en el Parque ubicado en el triángulo formado por las calles L, Línea y 15. Este monumento es un homenaje a los chinos que lucharon por la independencia de Cuba. Fue inaugurado en 1931, se levanta sobre una base octogonal y presenta una sobria columna negra, rodeada de una pequeña vegetación muy bien cuidada, que lo rodea, con pequeñas flores rojas.
In its wide base it has two inscriptions, in the previous part it says, that the monument is in honor to the Chinese that fought for the independence of Cuba, in both languages, in the later one a phrase of Gonzalo de Quesada can be read that says: “There was not Cuban Chinese deserter There was not Cuban Chinese traitor”. This monument not only honors the memory of the Chinese combatants, but also highlights the bravery and sacrifice of those who, despite the adversities, joined the Cuban independence cause.
En su amplia base tiene dos inscripciones, en la parte anterior dice, que el monumento es en honor a los chinos que lucharon por la independencia de Cuba, en ambos idiomas, en la posterior se puede leer una frase de Gonzalo de Quesada que dice: «No hubo chino cubano desertor No hubo chino cubano traidor». Este monumento no sólo honra la memoria de los combatientes chinos, sino que resalta la valentía y el sacrificio de aquellos que, a pesar de las adversidades, se unieron a la causa independentista cubana.
When I approached the small park, I noticed that it had been renovated. They had changed the ground, the benches and the lamps. I was very happy to see the change, although in my memories it looked different. The new look is nicer, although I missed the old trees. But according to what they explained to me, those trees impeded the visibility of the obelisk, which was covered by them and could hardly be distinguished, so they removed them and put a small vegetation that now gives it the appearance of an uncovered square, it seemed understandable to me.
Cuando me acerqué al pequeño parque, me di cuenta de que lo habían renovado. Habían cambiado el suelo, los bancos y las farolas. Me alegré mucho de ver el cambio, aunque en mis recuerdos tenía otro aspecto. El nuevo aspecto es más bonito, aunque echaba de menos los viejos árboles. Pero según me explicaron, esos árboles impedían la visibilidad del obelisco, que estaba tapado por ellos y apenas se distinguía, así que los quitaron y pusieron una pequeña vegetación que ahora le da el aspecto de una plaza descubierta, me pareció comprensible.
I really liked the change of the benches, although one clings to the memories, I have to admit that it was right, in my childhood were benches for two people and gray, now is a long red wall half a meter high that sigsaguea around the center of the small park, the red color of these seats combine with the black color of the obelisk. I also found the lampposts very cool.
Me gusto mucho el cambio de los bancos, aunque uno se aferra a los recuerdos, tengo que admitir que fue acertado, en mi infancia eran bancos para dos personas y de color gris, ahora es un largo muro roja de medio metro de alto que sigsaguea por todo el centro del pequeño parque, el color rojo de estos asientos combinan con el color negro del obelisco.También me parecieron muy chulas las farolas.
The obelisk is approximately 8 meters high and despite having many tall and striking buildings around it, since my childhood that corner was recognized as the corner of the Chinese park. That small black obelisk has served many as a landmark.
El obelisco tiene aproximadamente 8 metros de alto y a pesar de tener muchas edificaciones altas y llamativas alrededor, desde mi infancia esa esquina se reconocía como la esquina del parque chino. Ese pequeño obelisco negro ha servido a muchos como punto de referencia.
This monument is a sign of Cuba's rich history and the diversity of people who have contributed to its independence. The Chinese who arrived in Cuba in the 19th century, as workers, were deeply integrated into Cuban society. Many of them joined the independence struggles, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to freedom and justice.
Este monumento es muestra de la rica historia de Cuba y de la diversidad de personas que han contribuido a su independencia. Los chinos que llegaron a Cuba el siglo XIX, como trabajdores y comerciantes y se fueron integraron en la sociedad cubana. Muchos de ellos se unieron a las luchas independentistas, demostrando un compromiso con la libertad y la justicia.
The park and the monument are not only a place of historical memory, but also a place of rest and reflection, I was very happy to visit it with my son, he had never been there. This visit reminds me of the importance of preserving these places and keeping alive the history of our country, highlighting the solidarity of other countries.
El parque y el monumento no son sólo un lugar de memoria histórica, sino también un lugar de descanso y reflexión, me alegró mucho visitarlo con mi hijo, él nunca había estado allí. Esta visita me recuerda la importancia de preservar estos lugares y mantener viva la historia de nuestro país, destacando la solidaridad de otros países.
Las fotos fueron tomadas con mi teléfono Xiaomi Note 11, unidas y recreadas en canva.
Usé Traductor DeepL
The photos were taken with my Xiaomi Note 11 phone, joined and recreated in canva.
I use Translator DeepL
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Hermana @lileisabel , el monumento tiene muchos años en el lugar y está muy bien conservado , veo que el parque fue remodelado le cambiaron el piso y las bancas. Siempre es bueno mantener , estos espacios que son parte de la historia del país.
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Sister @lileisabel , the monument has many years in place and is very well preserved , I see that the park was remodeled they changed the floor and benches. It is always good to maintain , these spaces that are part of the history of the country.
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Hermana , sabia que te acordarias, pasabamos tanto por alli de niñas , estar nuevamente alli me trajo muchos recuerdos de infancia , me alegré de haber ido con Adry , un beso😍😘❤️
Sister, I knew you would remember, we spent so much time there as children, being there again brought back many childhood memories, I was glad I went with Adry, a kiss.😍😘❤️
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I never would have expected that 2 nations located on opposite ends of the world would foster a profound political connection. The Cuban-Chinese alliance symbolized in that imposing monument is a strong testament that race knows no bounds. Regardless of skin color, that architectural masterpiece has definitely united western and eastern cultures to serve a powerful cause. Greetings @lileisabel! ☺️
That's right friend, it is a place that unites two very distant nations with totally different cultures. I really like those cultural ties that cross borders
Hello @lileisabel. Architecture is certainly one of the strongest metaphors to physically prove the political ties of 2 countries. And that couldn't be more evident in that outstanding black obelisk showing the Cuban-Chinese friendship. Interesting! ☺️
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I tell you, I have passed by there many times and I had not noticed that monument, although perhaps I don't recognise the park because it has been restored and changed.
I enjoyed learning about the history of this place. Thanks for sharing.
If the problem it had before was that it had many trees that did not allow the obelisk to be seen, now it is completely discovered.
Oh dear what an interesting story this obelisk has. I confess that I have passed by it a lot and I didn't know its history. I like to learn something every day and today I learned something new from you, thank you my dear friend @lileisabel 🌻💐🤗
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it looks like a pen, but it's really cool
If all black and slender, it has that similarity
your notes are interesting. I learned that china and cuba have a pretty good relationship. The monument is small but it certainly has meaning.
Thank you for the great writing.
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Greetings friend, a great monument with a very interesting history that demonstrates the brotherhood of Cuba and China, it is preserved in good condition and the view is spectacular.
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Thank you very much friend, it is a nice park with a sober monument that reflects all the solidarity between both nations.