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The Open Hand Monument, a symbol of harmony and peace, is situated in Sector 1 along the main road leading into the city. .... The monument is itself at a large distance away from the gate.
It almost looks like a bird, slowly rotating on rusted bearings.
It is, in fact, a large, open, metal hand pointed skyward. Some
locals believe that the hand is supposed to represent the map of Haryana..."
http://www.jetairways.com/FR/EU/PlanYourTravel/CityGuide/Chandigarh.as px#"...
Open Hand monument in the Capital Complex in sector 1, is made of a metal sheet, 14 metres high and weighing 50 tonnes and rotate freely in the wind from a high concrete pedestal. Some
times it resembles a bird in flight The design of this giant hand emblem was conceived by Le Corbusier. The symbol stands for peace and unity - 'Open to give - Open to receive'.
It is the official emblem of the city. ..."
http://www.maharashtraweb.com/Haryana/cities/Chandigarh/aboutchandigar h.htm"...
Open hand in Chandigarh, India is one of the most significant monuments of the city. The credit for laying down its plan goes to Le Corbusier. It is located in sector 1 in the Capitol Complex. Chandigarh open hand monument has been
designed in the form of a giant hand made from metal sheets that rotates like a weathercock, indicating the direction of wind. This giant hand is 14 metres high and weighs around 50 tonnes. The significance of open hand is that it conveys the social message of peace and unity that is "open to give & open to receive."
Open hand is the city's official emblem. ..."
http://www.chandigarh.co.uk/tourist-attractions/open-hand.htmlКак-то вот так вот
