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Greater than 100 objects belonging to the daddy of Senegal’s independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor, have been to be auctioned in France. Senegal, nevertheless, managed to have this sale suspended. Senegal says the gathering might be acquired by Senegal to “protect the reminiscence and heritage” of Léopold Sedar Senghor, president from 1960 to 1980.
Greater than 100 objects – rings, watches, pendants and army decorations – make a part of the gathering which was to be auctioned in Caen. In a press launch, President Macky Sall asks that these objects be bought by the State of Senegal .
Minister of Tradition Aliou Sow, who led the discussions with the auctioneer, mentioned bringing again these objects was crucial. “These objects are treasured, on a symbolic degree, on a historic degree, by way of the enhancement and preservation of the attributes of our historic heritage. For President Macky Sall, every little thing linked to the historical past of Senegal, to its emblematic figures, should be preserved and made obtainable to the individuals. So that everybody can get pleasure from it and discover it as an essential ingredient of a slice of our historical past. President Senghor doesn’t belong to a household nor heirs, He belongs to your entire nation.”
The objects are held by a person, and discussions proceed to find out the quantity for your entire assortment.
Translated from RFI by allAfrica’s Michael Tantoh
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