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Years ago we found ourselves in Victoria. We had a lovely long walk and I was fascinated by this beautiful sculpture, remembering it from our first visit ten years previously. A little research revealed that this lady is called "The Spirit of the Republic", an eight-foot statue across the street from the BC Legislative Buildings. It is a memorial honoring those Canadian Veterans who volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939. Nearby is a plaque with the title "No pasarán!", which means "They Shall Not Pass". We were there in the Autumn and that lush carpet of gold and red leaves were a perfect adornment for this beautiful statue. You can read more about her at this link.
The bronze statue reminds me of an evil queen of some sort. The wild flower bloom is gorgeous. The garden is to honour the soldiers to fight in Spanish civil war. That is very noble of Canada to fight for Spain there
ReplyDeleteThank you Roentare, glad you enjoyed and I do agree, that it was very noble :)
DeleteIt is a lovely sculpture Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret :)
DeleteI love learning new things! Bless all 600...
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Donna
I do too Donna, always fun learning and yes, bless all 600 :) Hugs!
DeleteShe is beautiful, wish I had her figure.. ha ha..
ReplyDeleteAh yes, me too, lol!
DeleteThat is such a beautiful statue, and the grounds are beautiful, too.
ReplyDeleteVery much so Gigi :) thank you!
DeleteIt is lovely there
ReplyDeleteYes, I would like to go back one day, and the Butchart Gardens would be on my list also :) I would love to see the garden again.
DeleteHow lovely she is!
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more Ginny :)
DeleteP.S. I'm glad to see this post. You are always so regular that when I did not see your post last night, I was afraid you may not be feeling well.
ReplyDeleteThat's very sweet of you Ginny, all is well. Just forgot to publish and was a bit late sending it consequently :) Sorry to cause you any concern, I am slowing down I think.
DeleteWow...quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, thanks Anni :)
DeleteAs a Canadian who has been to Victoria several times, I do not recall having seen or been made aware of this statue until now. Perhaps I've forgotten but I do appreciate you pointing it out, as it is quite a lovely and meaningful work of art.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Penelope, and happy you will be able to find her next time you go to Victoria. It certainly is a beautiful city :)
DeleteThat is a beautiful statue...
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more :) Thanks Ellen!
DeleteA beautiful statue and I do like the carpet of gold and red leaves ...
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is beautiful and the leaves. Thank you Jan, all the best to you too :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful statue that is.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, thank you Ann :)
DeleteQuite a beautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is, thanks William :)
DeleteGreat looking statue!
ReplyDeleteVery much so, thanks Linda :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful sculpture!
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it Jeanie, thank you :)
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