Group of Individuals Accused of Swiping Chinese Sculpture from Salamanca's Main Square
Vandalism Strikes Salamanca's Chinese New Year Sculpture
Breaking the morning peace in Salamanca, a city steeped in history, someone snatched a priceless element from the newly installed Chinese New Year sculpture in the Plaza Mayor—the tongue of the snake. Police are zeroing in on the culprits behind this bizarre act.
The missing appendage was noticed at 7:00 AM this past Saturday. The sculpture, crafted by Chinese artist Xu Hongfei, made its debut on Thursday and was to be displayed until the 16th of February as part of Salamanca's Plaza Mayor adornment. The detached tongue, a significant feature of the Year of the Snake representation, has since been recovered.
The city authorities have confirmed that the recovered piece will be replaced once the exhibition ends and the sculpture finds its place in the Foundation's collection. This measure is aimed at preventing another reoccurrence, much like the dragon's mustache was dealt with last year.
As police gather evidence and prepare their report, they will determine the charges fitting for the suspected perpetrators, within the bounds of the law. Since the act of vandalism doesn't fall under simple mischief, the charges could potentially encompass criminal damage or disorderly conduct, provided local legal frameworks support such claims.
The sculpture was commissioned specifically for Salamanca by Xu Hongfei, a renowned artist, to symbolize the Year of the Snake within the grand celebration of the Chinese New Year. Chinese tradition views the snake as a symbol of wisdom, sharpness, and mysterious elegance, calling upon individuals to confront personal transformations and challenges with patience and intelligence.
- The perpetrators responsible for the vandalism of Salamanca's Chinese New Year sculpture are being pursued by the police.
- The sculpture, a creation of Chinese artist Xu Hongfei, was commissioned to represent the Year of the Snake as part of Salamanca's general-news event calendar.
- This year's sculpture, featuring a snake, was exhibited in Salamanca's Plaza Mayor from Thursday and was scheduled to remain until the 16th of February.
- In the Year of the Snake representation, the tongue of the snake is a significant cultural symbol, embodying wisdom, sharpness, and mysterious elegance.
