Have you ever stood before a monument so grand it seems to capture the very spirit of a nation? That’s precisely what awaits you here at the \u4e2d\u5c71\u96d5\u50cf Statue. It stands tall as a tribute to Sun Yat-sen.
This statue is located in a park. The park is Zhongshan Park. The park was renovated in 1998. Nanshan District officials wanted to revitalize the park’s natural beauty. They also wanted to highlight its historical significance. A key part of this was building a large statue of Sun Yat-sen.
The \u4e2d\u5c71\u96d5\u50cf Statue is a sight to behold. It is a massive stone sculpture. The statue is 10 meters high. It spans 27 meters in width. The head alone is carved from a single piece of granite. That granite weighs 88 tons.
This \u4e2d\u5c71\u96d5\u50cf Statue is not just large. It is full of detail. Sun Yat-sen’s eyes are piercing and determined. The revolutionary figures at the base are lifelike. Behind the statue are Sun Yat-sen’s words in bright red. They read: “What our will points to, we shall go to. Ever forward. Fight on.”
The \u4e2d\u5c71\u96d5\u50cf Statue was created by the sculptor Qian Shaowu. The project took over a year. When the statue was built, a local resident named Ye Laiming was young. Now in his fifties, he has watched countless people visit the statue over the years.
People come to pay their respects. Others come to admire the art. Some seek inspiration from Sun Yat-sen’s words. One local resident, Mr. Bai, said the words inspire him as a young worker in Shenzhen.
Even visitors from afar are impressed. A tourist from Shandong Province, Ms. Liu, was amazed by the statue’s size. She and her husband took photos. They wanted to remember the landmark.
The \u4e2d\u5c71\u96d5\u50cf Statue is more than just a monument. It embodies the spirit of progress and revolution. It is a reminder of Sun Yat-sen’s enduring legacy. This statue remains a prominent landmark. It stands out among similar sculptures.