CAVITE CITY—The City Aviary Dome inside Samonte Park which houses more than 60 different bird species donated by its residents opened on Thursday, October 9.
Cavite City Mayor Denver Chua and Vice Mayor Raleigh Rusit led the opening of the new attraction in the historic city in front of the city hall.
Mayor Chua noted that Samonte Park is indeed turning into a true relaxation and entertainment haven for residents as it now has an aviary, a play park, and a chess board.
“Umpisa pa lamang po ito ng pagpapaganda ng ating makasaysayang Samonte Park. Sa susunod na taon po ay sisimulan na natin ipatayo ang city library at museum para sa ating mga mag-aaral at mga turista na bumibisita sa ating lungsod. Kaya sa mga susunod na pagpasyal dito, mawiwili na po kayo pumasyal dito sa ating parke” Chua said.
(“This is just the beginning of the beautification of our historic Samonte Park. Next year, we will begin building the city library and museum for our students and tourists who visit our city. So on your next visit here, you will enjoy visiting our park.”)
“Ang city aviary po ay simbolo ng unity ng local government at residente ng lungsod, dahil, ito pong istruktura ay donated po ng mga residente, dahil sa cooperation ng bawat isa,” he added
(“The city aviary is a symbol of the unity of the local government and the city’s residents, because this structure was donated by the residents, because of the cooperation of each other.”)
Former councilor Edmund Tirona donated more than seven (7) bird species including peacocks, peasants, silver peasant, mayang costa, finches, polish chicken, onagadori and lesser whistling duck.
Residents Boyet Motos gave cockatiel, mukto, Ian Dela Cruz gave budgerizer, punay and Alimukon, Ardi Magdaleno donated African love birds, and Dante dela Cruz gave Bagatan.
There was also a pet show during the opening that was enjoyed by the youth of the said city, featuring pet adoption and anti-rabies vaccination, spaying and ligation for pet dogs and cats under the supervision of the city veterinary office.
Samonte Park is built on the site of the former western wall and Porta Vaga Gate, two key parts of the Spanish-era fortifications of Cavite City’s historic core, according to Google.
“The park is named after Governor Ramon Quijano Samonte, the first governor of Cavite under the Commonwealth government, and it has become a cultural and recreational center that also preserves historical artifacts like the Ermita de Porta Vaga and a monument to Rizal,” it added.
