Yagan Square facts for kids
Yagan Square is a special public space in Perth, Western Australia. It's part of a bigger project called the Perth City Link. This square is located right in the middle of the city, between the Perth railway station, the Horseshoe Bridge, and the Perth Busport. It covers a large area of about 1.1 hectares (that's like two football fields!). Building Yagan Square started in February 2016, and it officially opened its doors on March 3, 2018.
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What is Yagan Square?
Yagan Square is more than just a public space. It's a place designed to celebrate the history and culture of the land. The design of the square carefully considers its importance to the Noongar people. They are the original Indigenous people of Perth. The square also remembers the old lakes that used to be where the Perth railway station and Wellington Street are now.
Digital Tower: A Modern Landmark
One of the most noticeable features of Yagan Square is its tall "digital tower." This tower stands about 45 meters (148 feet) high. It has a huge screen wrapped around it, which is 30 meters (98 feet) wide and 14 meters (46 feet) tall. This screen shows amazing digital art and information.
Symbolism of the Digital Tower
Rising from the center of the digital tower are fourteen special columns. These columns represent the fourteen different Noongar language groups. This design helps to honor the rich cultural heritage of the Noongar people.
Wirin Sculpture: Connecting All Life
Near William Street, you'll find a beautiful statue called "Wirin." This statue is about 9 meters (30 feet) tall. It was created by a Noongar artist named Tjyllyungoo. The "Wirin" statue represents a very important idea: the "sacred force of creative power that connects all life of boodja (mother earth)." It reminds everyone that all living things are connected to the Earth.
