Ceiba Pentandra, National Tree
National Palace, Guatemala, March 8, 1955.
The President of the Republic
Considering:
That is acceptable to the initiative presented by the Botanical gift Guatemalan Ulises Rojas, who among forest species that exists in the country are designated them as “National Tree”, and that such determination relapse in the ceiba scientifically classified under the name Gaertin of kapok,
Considering:
That according to the country’s indigenous tradition, kapok was of particular importance because since pre-Columbian times under their foliage used natives celebrate their rites, considering it as a sacred tree and over the centuries is not only in the jungles but Also still on the public squares and other rides, while it was generally appreciated.
Therefore:
The president of the republic agrees that the kapok is taken as an exponent of the tree, should be dignified in the annual Tree Day.
Communicate.
Carlos Castillo Armas
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