Interesting Signs from Global Village(And What They Mean To The Country)

by: Kathleen Beebe

The Parade of Nations is a quick way to show a snapshot of a country’s culture. The following countries’ signs did a good job of highlighting the culture of their country.

1.India

The India sign from Sayre School featured one major feature and a huge tourist location for the country: The Taj Mahal. The construction of this tomb began in 1632 and averages seven or eight million visitors every year. The style of architecture is Mughal, which has the feature of onion shaped domes on top of the building. It is often grouped as one of the seven wonders of the world, listed as a must-see travel destination, a visiting site for many dignitaries such as Princess Diana, Vladimir Putin, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and is one of the most recognizable Indian landmarks.

2.Brazil

The Brazil sign from Adair County High School was a replica of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The statue looms above all at 125 feet tall, and like the Taj Mahal in India, serves as a large tourist attraction and recognizable landmark for the country. Construction began in 1922, and it officially opened in 1931. It cost $250,000 then, which is the equivalent of 3.6 million dollars today. The open arms mean peace, the cross shape of the statue is to represent the Christianity of Brazil, and overall is a huge symbol of Christianity across the world.

3.Japan

The Japan sign from Bardstown High School had the main feature of cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms are symbolic flowers signifying a time of renewal and the fleeting nature of life. The Japanese name for cherry blossoms is Sakura. Originally, Sakura was how farmers knew it was time to plant their rice crops. They represent spring, hope, beauty, and new life. They are an integral part of Japanese culture.