Uniquely the Monument to Jesus Blessing in Manado
The name of the city of Manado, North Sulawesi, has become global thanks to its beautiful nature. Bunaken Marine Park for example. The beauty and wealth of marine biota make this park never empty of tourists, both local and foreign.
However, in addition to the natural beauty of Bunaken, there are also religious tours that are offered by cities that are predominantly Christian. It's called the Jesus Blessing Monument which has a slope of 20 degrees. This monument is often equated with the Statue of Cristo Redentor, the Statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Jesus Blessing Monument is located in luxury Citraland housing, 15 minutes from the city center. This monument has a height of 30 meters and supports a statue as high as 20 meters. So that the height of this statue becomes 50 meters with a slope reaching 20 degrees.
The statue, made of 25 tons of fiber iron and 35 tons of steel, was initiated by a well-known Indonesian entrepreneur, Ir Ciputra in 2007 at a cost of around 5 billion.
The statue, which has the Jesus Blessing Monument, was formed with Jesus facing north while raising his hand and facing him down while blessing the citizens of Manado and its surroundings. From the side, the robe that covered Jesus was made to flutter as if blown by the wind.
The purpose of building this statue is not only aimed at Christians who become the majority population in the city of Manado but also has a meaning as a symbol of harmony among religious people.
To be able to see this monument, tourists can enter the Citraland Housing. From here, the front view of the Jesus Blessing Monument will be clearly visible. In addition, visitors can also see the towering Mount Klabat.
If you want a different side, rotate and then enter the main road, you will see the other side of the statue that stands sideways with its robe stretching fluttering as if in the wind. [Riky / Indonesia Rich]
However, in addition to the natural beauty of Bunaken, there are also religious tours that are offered by cities that are predominantly Christian. It's called the Jesus Blessing Monument which has a slope of 20 degrees. This monument is often equated with the Statue of Cristo Redentor, the Statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Jesus Blessing Monument is located in luxury Citraland housing, 15 minutes from the city center. This monument has a height of 30 meters and supports a statue as high as 20 meters. So that the height of this statue becomes 50 meters with a slope reaching 20 degrees.
The statue, made of 25 tons of fiber iron and 35 tons of steel, was initiated by a well-known Indonesian entrepreneur, Ir Ciputra in 2007 at a cost of around 5 billion.
The statue, which has the Jesus Blessing Monument, was formed with Jesus facing north while raising his hand and facing him down while blessing the citizens of Manado and its surroundings. From the side, the robe that covered Jesus was made to flutter as if blown by the wind.
The purpose of building this statue is not only aimed at Christians who become the majority population in the city of Manado but also has a meaning as a symbol of harmony among religious people.
To be able to see this monument, tourists can enter the Citraland Housing. From here, the front view of the Jesus Blessing Monument will be clearly visible. In addition, visitors can also see the towering Mount Klabat.
If you want a different side, rotate and then enter the main road, you will see the other side of the statue that stands sideways with its robe stretching fluttering as if in the wind. [Riky / Indonesia Rich]
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