Title: Senegal manages to suspend the sale of objects from the collection of Léopold Sédar Senghor
Introduction :
This Saturday, an auction in France was to put on sale more than a hundred objects belonging to the former Senegalese president, Léopold Sédar Senghor. However, Senegal managed to have this sale suspended, in order to preserve the memory and heritage of this great politician. In this article, we will explore the reasons for this suspension and the importance of preserving these historical objects for the Senegalese people.
Senegal saves its memory:
As of Friday, President Macky Sall issued an official request for objects from Léopold Sédar Senghor’s collection to be purchased by the Senegalese state. This decision was supported by the Minister of Culture, Aliou Sow, who underlined the symbolic, historical and heritage importance of these objects for the country. According to him, everything linked to the history of Senegal and its emblematic figures must be preserved and made available to the people.
The value of preservation:
This collection of objects includes rings, watches, pendants and military decorations that belonged to Léopold Sédar Senghor. These objects are valuable not only in terms of material value, but also for their historical significance. They represent an important slice of the history and heritage of Senegal.
By acquiring these objects, Senegal shows its desire to preserve the memory of Léopold Sédar Senghor and to make this heritage accessible to all citizens. This is an important step to allow everyone to better understand and explore this period in the country’s history.
Conclusion :
The suspension of the sale of objects from the collection of Léopold Sédar Senghor is a victory for Senegal and its desire to preserve its historical heritage. By acquiring these objects, the country is giving itself the means to preserve the memory of its former president and allow the people to appropriate this important part of its history. It is also a strong symbolic act, showing that Léopold Sédar Senghor does not belong only to his family, but to the entire Senegalese nation.