Vietnamese Refugees Homage - Brussels, Belgium
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N 50° 51.278 E 004° 22.080
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This small sculpture thanks Belgium for it's acceptance of Vietnamese refugees.
Waymark Code: WMEV8Q
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Date Posted: 07/08/2012
Views: 19
Located in a small courtyard across the street from the Vincent Van Gogh Youth Hostel, this sculpture has three steel slabs positioned upright with head like bulbs at their tops. Each slab is a different height with the smaller one appearing hunched over and carrying a cane.
A plaque below the sculpture reads in it's French version:
"En hommage et en remerciement a la Belgique pour son accueil des refugies du Vietnam. 1975-2010"
which in English is "In tribute and thanks to Belgium for its reception of refugees from Vietnam. 1975-2010"
The plaque indicates it was dedicated October 2, 2010 and presented by the Commune of Sint-Joost-ten-Node.
There is no information at the site about the artist, title or date.
Who placed it?: Commune of Sint-Joost-ten-Node
When was it placed?: October 2, 2010
Who is honored?: Vietnamese Refugees
Website about the Monument: Not listed
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