The Mother Huang He statue

The Mother Huang He statue

Monuments like this one say much about the past even if there are few words written on them to explain their meaning. They also inspire many questions:

  • is the size of the statue important

  • is it in a prominent location where plenty of people will see it

  • if so, does this suggest greater significance

  • what are the monument’s physical features

  • is there a symbolic meaning?

What does the Mother Huang He statue say about the importance of the Yellow River to the people of Ancient China? What do the figures represent?

The large statue indicates the importance of the Yellow River to Ancient China as the provider of good farming land, and thus food. The mother figure represents the river while the child is China itself.