(Ruby) Tuesday 18 December – More Red Bears

Montenegro

Artist: Nenad Soskic

“Montenegro (MNE) regained independence in 2006 after it had been part of Yugoslavia for almost 90 years. With just under 700,000 inhabitants and an area of 13,812 km², our Balkan state is one of the smaller European states. ---
The golden lines on the red bear symbolise the golden path towards a unified Europe.”

 

 

Turkey

Artists: Murat & Cansu Ökmen

The Anatolian peninsula, comprising most of modern Turkey, is one of the oldest permanently settled regions in the world.

 

Algeria

Artist: Caman Baziz

The territory of today's Algeria was the home of many ancient cultures. Algeria is the tenth-largest country in the world and the largest in Africa.

Our World Tuesday 4 December–United Buddy Bears

Another bear it’s not too hard to guess the origin of, but I have to say that apart from the flag, I was a bit puzzled about the meaning of its attire. What do you think?

 

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

My first associations went to the song “Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves”… But here is what the artist herself says:

Artist: Marilyn Green

“My bears are really furry teddy bears dressed up as sheikhs, playfully wrapped into a Union Jack of the United Kingdom that has been ruffled by the wind. --- During the 20th century the Empire changed into the Commonwealth of Nations, an alliance of mainly independent states. Through its history, but also through its language the UK has brought together a large number of diverse nationalities and cultures and has become more multicultural than most other countries. --- I hope that this humorous playing with symbols contributes to finding a deeper understanding.”

Read more at the United Buddy Bears homepage.

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