Saturday, July 16, 2016

1,320-ton 'God of War' Guan Yu statue unveiled in China


China have redefined the concept of ‘statue’ and put Lady Liberty to shame with the unveiling of a colossal 1,320-ton, 58-meter-high statue of legendary general and “God of War” Guan Yu.

The intimidating statue stands in the city of Jingzhou in Hubei province – and you would be well advised not to pick a fight with it.

The general fought to end the reign of the Han dynasty and establish the Shu Han state before he died in 220 CE. In the sixth century he was deified, earning him the very cool title of “God of War” .... https://www.rt.com