Chen Yi Square
Chen Yi Square is a square along The Bund in Shanghai, China. It features the only bronze sculpture of Chen Yi, the city's first community mayor.[1]
 The square in 2010 | |
| Namesake | Chen Yi |
|---|---|
| Type | Square |
| Location | Shanghai, China |
| Other | |
| Known for | 2014 Shanghai stampede |
History
Chen Yi Square is one of four squares built along The Bund in 2010 (the three others are the Bund Financial Square, Huangpu Park, and the Observatory Plaza).[2]
A stampede occurred on December 31, 2014 near the square. At least 36 people were killed and 47 injured in the incident. A large crowd, estimated at around 300,000, had gathered for the new year celebration.[3]
References
- "Shanghai Attractions: The Bund". ChinaTour.com. Chinatour.com International, Inc. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- "China Guide: Bund". China International Travel Service Limited, Head Office. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- "Shanghai new year crush kills 35". BBC News. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
External links
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- Floral tributes at Chen Yi Square, Shanghai Daily
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