"We must rise above the mountains to be seen from afar." Reading this sentence of the Apostle of Cuba: José Martí, came to my mind the image of the large Cuban and universal pigeon was Dr. Victor Manuel Perez Lerena. Known figure to rise with humility and dedication to this beautiful pigeon racing sport called, to which he devoted most of his life from that in 1904 became a member of the Pigeon Society of Havana and did not cease its efforts until he closed his eyes and passed the threshold of the unknown, as he himself said, in 1965.
Born September 18, 1891 in Havana, Cuba and graduated Doctor of Medicine at the University of Havana in 1917, continues to pigeons with his brother Mr. Francisco Pérez Lerena in 1899, becoming active pigeon in 1904, when it begins its work tirelessly to spread the Pigeon by propaganda in newspapers and pamphlets. From the pages of the newspaper "El Mundo" and "The Camagüeyano" wrote columns and articles calling for the hosts fanciers of those years to raise the enthusiasm of the people of Cuba for the game and fought to eradicate existing knowledge of the selfishness of calling for the creation of a chair which would deepen the practical knowledge of it.
Given its exceptional colleague, a man of honor, loving and tireless fighter becomes a member of the Board, which holds the highest positions performed brilliantly and giving rise to the Cuban Pigeon.
dedicated his life to the consolidation and enlargement of the pigeon in Cuba fighting from the very beginning of the creation of the Cuba Pigeon Federation, which worked hard to make a call to extend the practice throughout our island pigeon, which is reflected in an article published on May 11, 1925 "The Camagüeyano" motivated by the creation of Camagüey Pigeon Society, which states: "A group of enthusiastic fans more interesting and noble of sports, working hard on the legendary and very Cuban city of Camaguey, organizing a Pigeon Society. The idea is of great importance, since it means a step forward in building that in one day perhaps not very distant, is the great Cuba Pigeon Federation. " Later did an analysis of the causes that prevented the extension at that time across the country pigeon practice and added: "The formation of new companies fanciers in different parts of the island would be the way we see things a decisive factor in carrying out this beautiful idea that now seems a chimera. The Camaguey have given the order to march and example worthy of imitation, can begin definitive progress toward achieving the Cuban Pigeon Federation for which we have advocated for many years "and concluded: "We need to imitate their example in the Middle, Las Villas, Matanzas, San Antonio de los Baños and Pinar del Rio. Then, only then, the pigeon will have triumphed among us. Recognize that it is difficult but not impossible. Just need to devote energy to make an active propaganda and success will crown our efforts. "
With a futuristic vision in 1929 called for Cuban fanciers cultivate their own pigeons, which have their own characteristics and be adapted to our environment and climate, laying the groundwork for the emergence of Cuban pigeon.
is good to note that Dr. Perez Lerena was a great master in the so- Doctor. Félix Suárez Garro, who was speaking recently, but was manager of an entire generation of pigeon fanciers and the first Cuban to publish a book when in 1925 came to light "Practical Treaty Pigeon and Pigeon Sport." Excellent illustrated booklet that served as learning many Cubans and still helps us to enrich our culture pigeon. He himself said of Perez Lerena: "Man of exceptional talent and encyclopedic knowledge, a friend sincere, sympathetic and encouraging teacher, who contributed both his preaching and the living example of its own shares for the formation of my personality as passionate modest investigator of the secrets of the pigeon. "
Following the path of his teacher, Victor M. Lerena Pérez with art that had to take their views and teachings as easily read to anyone who managed to captivate those who have had the privilege of reading their works, which have become true classics of literature-speaking pigeon for its great importance, which even today are still valid and have served to help the formation of many fanciers both inside and outside our country.
Among his works are:
-Contribution to the Study of Mating in culture medium Triangle Sibling of the pigeon. Bulletin published by the National Pigeon, Santander (Spain), 1950. Topics
-fanciers. Editorial Agramonte. Havana (Cuba), 1951. Food
Rational-pigeon. Editor Roberto Roch, Barcelona (Spain), 1958.
-The Preparation for the competitions. Editor Roberto Roch, Barcelona (Spain), 1958.
-The coloration of the plumage of the pigeon. Editor Roberto Roch, Barcelona (Spain), 1958.
-Standard and the Theory of Perfect Ala. Editor Roberto Roch, Barcelona (Spain), 1959.
-Contests Pigeons. Editor Roberto Roch, Barcelona (España1960.
-Pigeon Cuba Yearbook. Editorial: Pastor Herrera and Brothers Montiel, La Habana, 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 (Ten Volumes).
-Souvenir Book of Stassart's visit. (In English). Produced by Brothers Montiel, La Habana (Cuba), 1935. Nomenclator
-Stassarts's Home in Cuba. Editorial Agramonte, La Habana (Cuba), 1956.
addition to these works made in preparation:
-Contribution to the Study of Bricoux.
-Stassart and Stassart.
-Figures of the Convention. (Essays on American fanciers).
-Notes for the History of pigeon racing in the Island of Cuba.
-Impressions of a Journey Pigeon.
Colombicultor stood out as dedicated to the culture of race Stassart, which was dedicated in conjunction with his brother Francisco Pérez Lerena creating the so called "Home of the Stassart in Cuba", keeping to his death.
For his merits he was appointed honorary member in several companies within and outside Cuba as Pigeon Society Havana, Holguin Society Pigeon, Pigeon Society of Matanzas, Camagüey Pigeon Society, Pigeon Society of Pinar del Rio, (all these located in Cuba.) Pigeon Society in Central Portugal, Venezuela Pigeon Society, Society Pigeon Lima (Peru), Corresponding Member Pigeon Studies Institute in Spain, Corresponding Member of the Royal Pigeon English. Technical Advisory Pigeon Association Mexicana (Mexico) and Corresponding Member of the Club of Columba Fund (Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain).
was director, editor and publisher of magazines and directories Cuba Pigeon fancier who edited the Pigeon Society of Havana, as well as in Pigeon Gaceta de Cuba, where he wrote articles of great interest, pigeon sketches, interviews with leading figures of the Cuban elite pigeon, publishers and others with reading so eloquently that we seem to be living that time.
collaborated with the following publications: National Pigeon Pigeon Bulletin Messenger (Spain), The Journals Alas, Columbas and Pigeon World (Argentina), Pigeon Bulletin Mexicano (Mexico), The Racing Pigeon Bulletin, American Racing Pigeon Racing Pigeon News and Review (USA), Bulletin of the Society Pigeon Venezuela (Caracas), Columbofilia Magazine (Brazil), Case and World Columbófila Columbófilo (Portugal) and the Messenger Pigeon of Belgium.
For all this he received the Medal of Merit Pigeon "Pigeon granted by the Company of Havana (Cuba).
Many were his merits and his teachings through different works that I want to highlight some of that in our view are of great interest. He advocated the establishment of the Cuban Pigeon Museum, the creation of the Cuba Pigeon Federation, encouraged the cultivation and consolidation of Cuban pigeon, made contributions on the use of mating triangle as a means of cultivation and improvement of the homing pigeon, was a tireless fighter for the unity of all Cubans fanciers.
he said the highlight of Mr. Celestino Rivera fancier Campa, in remarks on behalf of the Club Classic Fund, during Homage to be surrendered on the night of August 10, 1957 and summarizes all the virtues and greatness, "a modest man, a tireless worker for the growth of the sport and progress of Havana Pigeon Society and the aggrandizement of English-speaking pigeon. It is an institution within the SCH Those who try do not know if we want more for their mastery of the pigeon or their gifts of chivalry, friend and great eloquence. I think the race wrong, because their conditions are exceptional oratory. His word telling, the depth of his thought, the beauty of his prose, the peculiarity of his style and especially the pure love of pigeon fanciers and act give such color to make it worthy of being the speaker for the SCH excellence for more than half a century. Is given by the whole of that pay fervent devotion to the friendship and all that means union. He says what he feels as out of his heart with his loving anointed verb adjectives kind and loving words. While exercising his medical career and stealing time from sleep, was writing in the evenings on pigeon, not by economic worries, but by pure ideal. Was maintained for over half a century boasting the highest offices, being loved and respected by all, which shows that he has extraordinary qualities giant with a heart that only allowed to love and forget the injury. You must have a lot of Christ and a very humanistic philosophy. His work is known around the world, our country is known fancier by literary work of this champion of our sport is called Victor M. Perez Lerena. It's a whole life dedicated to the enhancement of the pigeon, to deepen the study of science pigeon and the intent and the genius of his word have obtained the fruits of their noble and constructive effort, conduit and ideas that make it worthy of gratitude fanciers of all Cuban and English speakers. His special vocation for pigeon, subordinating everything to her, living for her, keeping alive the enthusiasm for the pigeon, creating clubs, encouraging new values, finding a balance between new and old are to remain a positive value within the institution pigeon Havana and a figure around which meet the new members and older. "
For this we consider the September 18, the day of his birth, as the Day of Cuban Pigeon "in this way to pay tribute to his memory. Today her works still have value and validity. Although he could not see constituted Cuba Pigeon Federation, which both advocated since the first quarter of last century, his dream has come true and their ideas and thoughts still remain to be extended pigeon practice throughout the island of Cuba with strong indestructible. As Mr. Rivera Campa, Victor stands between us, in our hearts and will always live in everyone's memory as an exemplary man, which we do not know if we want more for what he did for the dissemination and enhancement of the pigeon or to maintain unity among the fanciers, spilling everywhere a kind word, an adjective, loving, caring prayer, always spreading love. His example will continue to guide us as North Star.
This September 18th I wanted to leave my pen in this way to pay tribute to the greatest of all fanciers Cubans, Teacher Victor Manuel Perez Lerena, whose memory we honor and appreciate forever.
By: J. Herlan Socías Varona.
Camagüey, Cuba. 18/09/2003. Herlan
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