“Bolivia, the Republic” – “Bolivia, la República”

El Diario:

“Bolivia, the Republic” through an exhibition

THE MANTLE OF SIMÓN BOLÍVAR.

In the exhibition, there is the mantle of Bolívar, a piece of invaluable historical and symbolic value.

The Casa Nacional de Moneda (CNM), part of the Cultural Foundation of the Central Bank of Bolivia, inaugurated the temporary exhibition “Bolivia, the Republic” in the Inés Córdova Temporary Exhibition Hall of the repository.

This exhibition aims to provide a detailed and reflective perspective on three crucial moments in Bolivia’s history: the War of Independence, the War of the Pacific, and the Chaco War. These events not only marked significant milestones in the political and socioeconomic organization of the country but also were pivotal in the construction of national identity.

“Bolivia, the Republic” invites visitors to explore these historical moments from a critical perspective, understanding how these events not only impacted those who were part of them but also laid the foundations for a more inclusive Bolivia aware of the need for integration and social justice.

Among the most notable pieces on display is Bolívar’s mantle, an item of immense historical and symbolic value used by the Liberator Simón Bolívar. It was only exhibited during the opening of the show (on Saturday, August 17) and will be shown again on September 6, due to preservation and conservation measures for this priceless artifact.

The exhibition also features a 75 mm cannon used in the Acre campaign and the Boquerón fort in the Chaco; a small Bristol-type cannon for iron projectiles used in the War of the Pacific in 1879; steel swords with bronze and wooden handles used in the War of the Pacific; a German-made Mauser rifle used in the Chaco War of 1932; and a bamboo cavalry lance from the Chaco War.

Additionally, there are portraits of historical figures and former presidents such as Simón Bolívar and Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, painted by Porcel and Luis Toro; bayonets and swords used in the War of Independence; and a collection of paintings representing the War of the Pacific, General Narciso Campero, Eduardo Avaroa, General Juan José Pérez, and Colonel Germán Busch, among others.

The exhibition serves as a space for reflection and learning about the complexity and richness of Bolivian history, making it a worthwhile visit.

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