The Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek, South Africa, is dedicated to the cultural influences that Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony (and ultimately the whole of South Africa) after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The three high arches symbolizes the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On top of the arches is the sun of righteousness and above that, the cross of their Christian faith.
The central female figure, created by Coert Steynberg, personifies religious freedom with a bible in her one hand and broken chain in the other. She is casting off her cloak of oppression and her position on top of the globe shows her spiritual freedom. The fleur-de-lis on her robe represents a noble spirit and character.
The southern tip of the globe shows the symbols of their religion (the Bible), art and culture (the harp), the agriculture and viticulture (the sheaf of corn and grape vine) and industry (spinning wheel).
The water pond, reflecting the colonnade behind it, expresses the undisturbed tranquility of mind and spiritual peace the Huguenots experienced after much conflict and strife. From Wikipedia
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Thanks Raewyn, very interesting!!
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Great photos and I love the info you gave with it. Very interesting. 😀
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Ek het nou lekker gelees. Great om dit te weet.
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Dit is lekker om hieroor op te lees!!
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Thanks Amy! I have learnt a lot my self!
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Wonderful choice! Thank your for the background information!
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Interesting. I didn’t realize there were any monuments to the Huguenots. My family allegedly has some Huguenot roots, but our ancestors fled to Germany, not South Africa.
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That is interesting! I am sure they were spread all over the world.
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