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| The Malayan Heroes In The Resistant Movement Against Japanese Invasion Monument |
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| In 1941-1945 |
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| Celebrating of Remembrance Day |
This Monument is the centerpiece of the Peace Memorial Gardens. It pays homage to the people from many different countries that rose to combat the Japanese occupation. The war was the front line of World War Two and also marked the first modern jungle war. This was the first time that the Asian, working together with the westerner, including the former Colonial army and even some foreign anti Japanese fought for the justice, peace and freedom of the world. The resistance and guerrilla warfare consisted of a diverse array of cultural groups, both Malaysians and foreigners.
The monument is dedicated to all groups and individuals that resisted and fought the Japanese army. The monument is comprised of a center obelisk, rising from a reflective pool of water and encircled by hard pavement for gathering and contemplation. The footprint of the obelisk is borrowed from a peace mandala, and is extruded upwards into the form of a traditional four sided obelisk. The base of the obelisk will be made of black granite panels and have dedication inscriptions in different languages on each of faces. The upper portion of the obelisk is comprised of small panels of differing shades and textures of grey granite, that are revealed only when close up to symbolize the many different individuals that came together to form a strong resistance that fought for peace and justice.
A series of granite blocks are located on the outside circumference of this paved area on the lakeside. These blocks will have set into them bronze plaques that describe the historical events of the jungle warfare and illustrate the struggles and sacrifices of the Internationalists and the value and importance of peace and justice, and the extremes of existence they endured to ensure these.
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