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Tallest Confucius statue in Shandong
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The world鈥檚 tallest statue of Confucius will be inaugurated in eastern Shandong Province during this Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Monday.
The 72-meter-tall brass statue of Confucius is located near Nishan in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of the ancient Chinese educator and philosopher whose doctrine has been influential throughout the world.
鈥淭he height of the statue coincides with the number of sages among Confucius鈥 disciples,鈥 said Hu Yantao, head of the construction project which started in 2013.
The main part of the statue is supported by eight pillars from the inside and its base covers an area of 7,800 square meters.
Yang Chaoming, head of the Confucius Research Institute of China, said the highest statue of Confucius will attract people鈥檚 attention worldwide, which is helpful in promoting traditional Chinese culture.
Confucius (551-479 BC) founded Confucianism, a school of thought that has deeply influenced later generations. He was also the first Chinese person to set up private schools and enroll students from all walks of life.
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