Liberty Monument, Independence memorial in Victoria, Seychelles
The Liberty Monument features bronze figures of a man and woman holding the national flag above their heads, symbolizing national independence and unity. The sculpture stands at a prominent location in the city center and serves as a visible landmark from many directions.
The monument was unveiled in 2014 and replaced an earlier statue from 1978 that belonged to a previous era. This replacement marked a moment when the nation was reflecting on decades of sovereignty.
The monument was unveiled on 29 June 2014, Seychelles' Independence Day, by James Michel, and it replaced the Zonm Lib ("free man") statue erected in 1978. Its name Laliberte comes from the Seychellois Creole word for liberty, and the bronze figures hold the national flag overhead.
The monument is centrally located in Victoria and easy to reach on foot, especially when coming from the old town area. The site is level and provides plenty of space to walk around and explore.
The sculptor was Tom Bowers, and the bronze was cast at the Bronze Age Foundry in Cape Town, South Africa. The monument replaced the Zonm Lib ("free man") statue erected in 1978, and James Michel unveiled it on 29 June 2014.
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