Liberty Monument

TheZonm LibLiberation Monument or also liberation Monumentand likewise Liberty Monument represents a major political milestone in the history of Seychelles. It is a powerful symbol of La Liberté for all Seychelles residents who rebelled against colonial oppression and injustice on 5 June 1977. The metal statue, which used to be located behind the People's Stadium on 5th of June Avenue, has been relocated to the front of the International Communication Center (ICCS), near the United Seychelles party building. The triumphant defiance and victory for a fully independent nation are symbolized by the sturdy, masculine figure with outstretched arms and clenched fists, freed from restraints.

The Liberation Monument was dedicated to the Revolutionary War martyrs by the President of the Second Republic in 1978. Marble stairs, flanked by the national flag, were erected to the granite base on which it rests in March 1989. Since 1978, the 5th of June has been a national holiday, with dignitaries and the general public laying wreaths and flowers at 'Zonm Lib.' This monument, built in the aftermath of multi-party democracy, represents the spirit of revolutionary zeal and the people of Seychelles' will to maintain the flag of peace, harmony, and freedom flying in the future.

Location: Mahe, Seychelles.