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Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Five-Ram Sculpture


The Five-Ram Sculpture is one of the most famous structures in Guangzhou. It has become the emblem of Guangzhou City.


Legend has it that more than 2,000 years ago, Guangzhou was a barren land with people who despite hard work were suffering from famine. One day five immortals in five-color garments came riding on five rams, playing their legendary music.


The rams held sheaves of rice in their mouths. The immortals left the sheaves of rice for the Guangzhou people, gave blessings to the city and left. The rams turned into stone and the city of Guangzhou became a rich and populous place. Guangzhou got the name of the City of Rams and the City of Ears.

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