The Monument to Las Banderas is an impressive and history-filled sculptural set built in 1948 by the artist Alonso Neira Martínez to commemorate the IX Pan American Conference and the creation of the Organization of American States (OAS).
The monument is a series of 120 white female sculptures placed in 21 columns and that accompany a central pole in the heart of the town of Kennedyin the vicinity of the old Techo airport of the city.
The sculptures are female representations with iconographic elements that represent the Arts, Engineering, Electricity, Justice, Agriculture and Medicine. In addition, the figures are accompanied by foliages that cover the bases. The sculptural set is made with a moulding technique with armed concrete.
Since 2011, it has been guarded by Bandera Madrines, a female group of the elderly, who use it as a place of practice around the affirmation of rights and the protection of women and heritage.
This monument is a masterpiece with its unique mix of modernity and tradition. It highlights its impact on the modernization of the West of the citywhere a public space with greater mobility was created.
When you visit him, you will be amazed with his impressive presence and history.
