Chinchilla
Inauguration To Take Place In The Sabana
Park
The Parque Metropolitano La Sabana on the
west side of San José will be the site of
the transfer of power ceremonies on May 8th,
when Costa Rica ushers in the first woman
president, Laura Chinchilla.
The decision was announced on Thursday by
the Adrían Chinchilla and Silvia Arias, who
headed the panel organizing the event.
Arias, daughter of president Oscar Arias,
said the park was chosen as it is place that
allows the maximum number of Costa Ricans to
take part in the historic event.
The park is also represents "authentic
value" for Costa Ricans.
The Sabana Park, by way of the old Estadio
Nacional (national stadium) has been the
venue for many a presidential inauguration
since 1949.
The panel considered holding the ceremony in
the new stadium that is under construction,
but concluded that the construction is not
advanced enough for such an event and the
large number of people expected to attend.
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