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Old Posted Mar 25, 2014, 4:15 PM
alittle1 alittle1 is offline
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Hasn't the Golden Boy got one in his hand? Don't know where he keeps his cell phone though.







Also found this:The Golden Boy was modelled after the 16th century sculpture of the Roman messenger god of trade, profit and commerce, Mercury[4] by Giovanni da Bologna. The sheaf of wheat in its left arm represents the fruits of labour while the torch in its right hand represents a call to youth to join his eternal pursuit of a more prosperous future. The statue faces in the direction of Manitoba's north, pointing towards the region to symbolize its importance as a provider of important natural resources and economic opportunity.

“Manitoba Golden Boy” is a traditional fiddle tune in the statue's honour. The chorus includes the following:

He’s the symbol of success
At the gateway to the west
And he’s our legendary pride and joy.
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