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The Chris Hani Memorial commemorates the life of Chris Hani, and celebrates his far-reaching political legacy.〔http://bookslive.co.za/blog/2015/04/10/chris-hani-memorial-and-monument-to-be-unveiled-by-president-jacob-zuma-in-boksburg-today/〕 ==The Monument== The memorial takes the form of a circle to symbolize unity, equality and inclusion. The five circles represent the five decades of the life shared so selflessly. The circular stairs encourage interactions, illustrating his warm personality, hospitality and philosophy of sharing.〔http://germistoncitynews.co.za/85853/a-walk-to-remember/〕 From the middle of the podium, strong lines radiate outwards to symbolize the ripple effect that Chris Hani had on the lives of millions of people, both in his personal and political lives. A granite cube is placed at the top of the podium bearing a sand-blasted profile of Chris Hani on each side. The Memorial is placed on angle 32 degrees to the existing grave of Chris Hani. The number reflects the years that Chris was a member of the South African Communist Party (SACP) and the angle allows for an optimal view of the grave from the shaded bench, creating a strong visual connection. His selfless nature, vision, wisdom, dedication and compassion he dispensed so generously is expressed through the five concretes columns supporting the cantilevered concrete roof over the granite bench. The SACP’s popular slogan “for the workers and the poor” was not just words but a principle which guided Chris Hani’s life. Those ideals are reflected through the use of natural materials and the inclusion of nature in the design symbolizing his dignity through simplicity, as well as his close ties to his rural base. This four granite column represent the four pillars and the underpinning the struggle. The shape of the pillars is significant in its reference to the wild Gladiolus. Around the Memorial there are flowers and these flowers are endemic to the Transkei (birthplace of Chris Hani) sporting long and narrow leaves that resembles swords. This is a true reflection of Chris Hani, the gladiator with the heart of a poet.〔http://germistoncitynews.co.za/85853/a-walk-to-remember/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chris Hani Memorial」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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