Laliberte (English: Liberty Monument) is an historic monument in Victoria, Seychelles. It was erected in celebration of the Seychelles' independence from Britain.
Laliberte | |
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| Location | 5th June Avenue, Victoria, Seychelles |
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| Designer | Tom Bowers |
| Type | sculpture |
| Material | bronze |
| Beginning date | 2014 |
| Completion date | 2014 |
| Dedicated to | Seychelles Independence |
History edit
It was unveiled by James Michel on 29 June 2014 during an Independence Day celebration as a replacement of the Zonm Lib (English: free man) statue which was erected in 1978.[1]
Design edit
The Liberty Monument was designed and sculpted by Tom Bowers and was cast in bronze at the Bronze Age Foundry in Cape Town, South Africa.[2][3] It depicts a man and a woman holding over their heads the national flag.[4]
References edit
- ^ Thande, George (4 April 2014). "Mixed reactions to plans for moving Liberation monument". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "President Michel inaugurates Liberty monument for Seychelles Independence Day". State House. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "The Liberty Monument". Seychelles Nation. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "New Liberty monument marks celebrations of 38 years of Seychelles Independence". Seychelles News Agency. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
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