Liberty Monument (Seychelles)

Liberty Monument
The Liberty Monument during its unveiling
Location 5th June Avenue, Mont Fleuri, Seychelles
Designer Tom Bowers
Type sculpture
Material bronze
Beginning date 2014
Completion date 2014
Dedicated to Seychelles Independence

The Liberty Monument is an historic monument in Mont Fleuri, Seychelles. It was erected in celebration of the Seychelles' independence from Britain.

History

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

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

  1. ↑ Thande, George (4 April 2014). "Mixed reactions to plans for moving Liberation monument". Seychelles News Agency. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "President Michel inaugurates Liberty monument for Seychelles Independence Day". State House. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Liberty Monument". Seychelles Nation. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "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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