Last modified: 2020-12-26 by rob raeside
Keywords: bolivia | ignacio warnes |
Links: FOTW homepage |
search |
disclaimer and copyright |
write us |
mirrors
image located by Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
See also:
The Province of Ignacio Warnes is one of 15 provinces of the Department of
Santa Cruz.
Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
Ignacia Zeballos Taborga (1831-1904) was born in La Enconada, now part of the
municipality of Warnes. After the invasion of the port of Antofagasta by the
Chilean army on 3 March 1897, she rode her horse to La Paz and enrolled into the
Velasco Squadron. Incorporated as a nurse to the Red Cross, she fought in
different battles.
In the aftermath of he war, she was proclaimed in 1880
Heroína Benemérita de la Patria by the National Convention and awarded the title
of Health Colonel.
On 27 May 1982, her remains were transferred back to
Warnes during the celebration of the Bolivian Mothers' Day. The Bolivian Armed
Forces proclaimed her Mother of the Bolivian Soldier.
http://www.diremar.gob.bo/node/516
Biography
Ivan Sache, 14 June 2020
The flag and coat of arms of the Ignacio Warnes Province hint at the history and
strength of this town, which highlights its progress thanks to its agricultural
production, industry and dairy.
WARNEÑA FLAG
Created on November 17,
1992, its colors are: White at the top, green at the center and white at the
bottom.
Meaning: White means the spiritual purity of its inhabitants and
green the lush plant richness.
Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
iw.gif)
image located by Valentin Poposki, 14 June 2020
WARNES PROVINCE
SHIELD
The shield was created in the
management of Afredo Vaca Díez Saucedo, mayor of the municipality and was
approved in a session of honor by the Municipal Council, on the 72nd anniversary
of the creation of the province, it becomes effective according to the decree
prefectural No. 22/91 of November 25, 1991.
Meaning: It is divided into 5
important fields.
1.- White field: It means the spiritual purity of its
inhabitants. Cotton cocoon, cane bundle, as it is the area of greatest
production.
2.- Celestial field: Color of our sky
The Cross: Symbol of
religion
Radiant sun: It means the permanent work and strength of its
inhabitants
3 -Fertile lands: They represent agriculture and soy production
4.-Factory silhouette: Because this important region has several industries of
oil, milk, wood, etc.
5.- Statue of the Heroine Mrs. Ignacia Zeballos
BENEMÉRITA DE LA PATRIA: It symbolizes the Warneña woman.
Valentin
Poposki, 14 June 2020