Woman Waving - Porto Novo, Cape Verde
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N 17° 01.057 W 025° 03.657
26Q E 706412 N 1882526
This bronze statue can be seen near the ferry terminal in Porto Novo
Waymark Code: WMQ6HF
Location: Cabo Verde
Date Posted: 12/29/2015
Views: 5
Santo Antão is one of the most populous islands of Cape Verde but one of the few with no airport. In the island, as in the rest of the country, immigration has been intense since the independence from Portugal (1975). Most people moved to the former colonial power, others went to France and USA.
As the island has no airport, anyone trying to find a better life somewhere in the world had to go by boat so it makes a lot of sense to have this monument here, near the ferry terminal.
The monument is a statue of a woman waving goodbye with one hand, the other holding a child.
Sculptor was Domingos Luisa.
Who placed it?: Unknown
When was it placed?: 4th August 2000
Who is honored?: The women left behind by migrating males
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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