Giant statue 'The Hauntings' moves from Menin Gate.
The statue ‘The Hauntings’ has been moved from the Menin Gate in Ypres. The move is for a temporary exhibition. Many people felt emotions about the relocation.
The statue, officially titled ‘The Hauntings,’ was originally placed at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium. It honors soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth who died in World War I. The statue is now at a horse farm in Langemark-Poelkapelle. This move is part of a temporary exhibition about the statue’s history. The exhibition shows the connection between the statue and the First World War.
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Statue Moved from Menin Gate
The large statue ‘The Hauntings’ was moved from its location at the Menin Gate in Ypres.
New Location: Private Farm
The statue is now at a private horse farm in Langemark-Poelkapelle.
‘Pit Stop’ Relocation
The move is described as a ‘pit stop’ during the statue’s journey.
Exhibition Focus
The relocation is part of a temporary exhibition about the statue’s history.
Emotional Reactions Observed
The statue’s move caused emotional reactions among those present.