Statue Of Liberty in Punjab? Locals constructed a replica of the statue
The viral video, shared on X by Alok Jain, shows locals placing the replica of the statue on the building's roof. The video was captioned by him saying, "Somewhere in Punjab the THIRD liberty statue is installed."
A viral video on social media shows how a replica of the Statue of Liberty is being constructed on the terrace of an under-construction building in Punjab’s Tarn Taran. The local villages of Punjab are famous for their roof artistry, where every terrace is decorated with different artistic models. The locals take pride in their roofs.
It’s a culture in Punjab to construct these artistic figures on the roofs of houses, water towers and other buildings. Locals typically construct replicas of things that they are proud of. It is said in Punjab that if any member of your family goes abroad, the family places a replica of an aeroplane on their terrace.
The locals are very fond of these replicas from alcohol bottles to cruise ships, from an eagle to football, from a bodybuilder to a freedom fighter Punjab has everything on its roof. And now the latest addition is one of the seven wonders of the world, New York’s Statue Of Liberty.
The viral video, shared on X by Alok Jain, shows locals placing the replica of the statue on the building’s roof. The video was captioned by him saying, “Somewhere in Punjab the THIRD liberty statue is installed.”
The Statue of Liberty, a towering monument on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, symbolizes the friendship between the United States and France. Measuring 305 feet (93 meters) including its pedestal, it portrays a woman holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet with the Declaration of Independence’s adoption date in her left.
French sculptor Bartholdi designed the statue in Paris, working with the famous engineer Gustave Eiffel, who also constructed the Eiffel Tower.
Earlier, images and videos of various objects and animal-shaped water tanks adorning the rooftops of numerous houses in Punjab captivated the internet. From airplanes to shops, kangaroos to horses, locals showcased a diverse array of designs.
“In rural Punjab, people often put up water tanks or models in the shape of football, religious symbols, vehicles, etc., to reflect their beliefs, wealth, interest, profession and identity. In recent times airplanes also find a place amongst such objects as more and more Punjabis are migrating and airplane models become a statement of their success in foreign land, their newly acquired wealth and status in the society too,” photographer Rajesh Vora explained to Wired.
