Confucius - Swansea, Wales.
N 51° 36.641 W 003° 58.995
30U E 431916 N 5718196
Confucius (551–479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher. The Confucius statue a gift from China to the people of Swansea. A symbol of China and Chinese culture.
Waymark Code: WMK2TN
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/04/2014
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A larger than life hand carved stone statue of the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Wales honoured with statue of Confucius.
"The gift recognises the success of the deep and strengthening links between academic institutions, businesses and government organisations and further demonstrates the continuing growth of successful relationships between China and Wales.”
The hand carved stone statue of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius, is the first in Wales and the third in the UK.
Mr Tian Xiaogang, Minister Counsellor of Education Affairs for the Chinese Embassy, said: "It is a pleasure to visit Swansea and to have the opportunity to unveil the impressive statue of Confucius - a symbol of China and Chinese culture.
"The gift recognises the success of the deep and strengthening links between academic institutions, businesses and government organisations and further demonstrates the continuing growth of successful relationships between China and Wales."
Situated in a peaceful courtyard in Swansea University's Singleton Park campus, the statue will be unveiled in a traditional Chinese-style ceremony; with Chinese Unicorn dancers and a drummer leading guests on a procession towards the statueAndrew Davies, Assembly Member for Swansea West and Minister for Finance and Public Service Delivery in the Welsh Assembly Government, said: "I'm delighted that the European Federation of Chinese Organisations has selected Swansea as the first vibrant and multi-cultural city in Wales to receive a statue of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius." Text Source: (
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