WILLEMSTAD - The Government of Curaçao, in collaboration with the Foundation for the Statue of Mr. Dr. M. F. da Costa Gomez, will unveil the restored statue at Gomez Square (Punda) on the memorable day of the Statute, December 15th this year. The foundation, in partnership with the government represented by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (ESKD), works together to restore this significant monument for our country.
The restoration of the monument is of utmost importance because the foundation's goal is to restore and thus maintain the statue, providing as much information as possible about our national hero, Mr. Dr. Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez. The intention is to publicize his ideals and work done in the past. By doing this, we will learn about everything that happened in the past, which will serve as a fundamental basis to continue charting the course and direction of our country.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gomez Square in Punda. The entire population of Curaçao is invited to participate in this memorable and historic moment.