Lotus Square

Standing in Lotus Square next to the Forum, the large sculpture of "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom" presented by the State Council of China in 1999, marks the return of sovereignty of Macao.

(Source: Internet)

The sculpture, made of gilded bronze and weighs 6.5 tons, is 6 meters high and the diameter of the flower is 3.6 meters at maximum. The major part is composed of a stem, petals and pistil, with a total of 16 components. The base of the flower consists of 23 pieces of red granite.

The lotus flower, which is in full bloom, symbolizes the everlasting prosperity of Macao. There are three layers of red granite at the base, which are in the shape of lotus leaves, signifying the Macao Peninsula, Taipa Island, and Coloane Island.

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