VOICED: Poland poaches giant Jesus crown from Rio

The Christ of Swiber gin statue, a 440-ton monument, surpasses Rio's Jesus statue as the tallest. Initiated by Sylvester Zawadzki, it symbolizes Christ's age at death. Funded by donations, it boosts local tourism without government expense. Opinions vary on its value, with some seeing it as a Christian symbol and others as a missed opportunity for community investment.

What motivated Sylvester Zawadzki to propose the statue of Christ?

• To gain personal fame

• To compete with other statues

• To symbolize Christ's age

• To attract tourists

How was the Christ of Swiebodzin statue funded?

• Through government grants

• By local taxes

• Via private donations and businesses

• By international organizations

What is the estimated cost of the statue?

• €2,000,000

• €1,000,000

• €3,000,000

• €500,000

What is one criticism mentioned about the statue?

• It is not a symbol of Christianity

• It is not tall enough

• It is a waste of money

• It is not attracting tourists

What potential benefit does the statue offer to the town?

• It will serve as a symbol of Christianity

• It will increase local taxes

• It will reduce unemployment

• It will improve local infrastructure