Thanksgiving Square (Belfast)

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Thanksgiving Square, October 2009
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Beacon of Hope sculpture, Thanksgiving Square, October 2009

Thanksgiving Square is an area of public space in Lanyon Place [1] in Belfast based on Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, Texas. [1] It contains the Beacon of Hope sculpture. [2]

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Concept

The area was proposed by Myrtle Smyth, [1] who was inspired by Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas.

Lord Diljit Rana, Baron Rana, chairman of the Thanksgiving Square charity, said the aim of the project was to create some public space for giving thanks. [1]

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