Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Designed and
built by NyomanNuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptors, the Garuda
Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal building will be standing 150
meters tall with a wingspan of 64 meters wide.
Made from
more than 4000 tons of copper and brass, the statue depicts the god Vishnu, as
a source of wisdom, legend Garuda as the manifestation of consciousness toward
Amrita, eternal goodness. GWK statue will be surrounded by over 240 acres were
originally in cultural park limestone quarry was abandoned and unproductive.
Cultural park will provide attractions for both local and foreign visitors with
supporting facilities such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater,
Exhibition Hall, as well as the Bali Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At this
time, Vishnu statue, statue of Garuda, and the hands of Vishnu has been placed
temporary in three different places in the park. GWK Cultural Park is intended
to educate, especially the younger generation about the importance of
preserving and developing the world’s cultural heritage.
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