Marija Juric Zagorka was a Croatian journalist and writer who worked in the first part of the 20th century.
A statue was dedicated to her in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.
Last week, for some unknown reason, thieves stole the umbrella she is holding in the statue.
The statue was made of bronze and weighs between 400 and 500 kilograms.
I – Word Understanding
Vandal – a person who destroys or damages property
Statue – a figure of a person or animal that is made of stone, metal, etc
Bronze – a metal made by combining copper and tin
II – Have your say
1.Are statues important?
In the Philippines, we wear polka dots on New Year’s Eve to have “money luck”.
Polka dots became very popular in 1920’s and 1950’s fashion.
2.The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the US from France in recognition of French-American alliance. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in New York.
What is the most popular statue in Japan?
3.In Singapore, vandalism is punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and may also be punished with caning. In the UK, it is considered environmental crime.
How do you handle vandalism in your country?
4.In the Philippines, most popular statues are of those we consider Heroes, people who helped the Filipinos become free from oppression.
Who do you recommend should be made a statue in your country? Why?
