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Thursday 21 April 2016

Confucious, Swansea University

This seven feet tall stone statue of Confucious, located on the grounds of Swansea University (Singleton Park campus) is, without anty doubt my favourite statue in Swansea:


The of the Chinese philosopher was unveiled in 2009 and was gifted by the European Federation of Chinese Organisations in recognition of "the success of the deep and strengthening links between academic institutions, businesses and government organisations." Assembly Member Andrew Davies noted at the time "I'm delighted that the European Federation of Chinese Organisations has selected Swansea as the first vibrant and multicultural city in Wales to receive a statue of the Chinese philosopher Confucius."


Difficult to find in the maze that is Swansea University, it is, nevertheless, worth seeking out as it is a truly impressive public monument and work of art.