The four “lions” gracing the newly opened Dominica/China Friendship Bridge have stirred up a slight bit of controversy.
Opponents of the government and some ordinary citizens have questioned why these “Chinese statues” have been placed on a Dominican bridge.
Some have suggested that it is China’s way of trying to stamp its mark on a Dominica it is assisting financially in a number of areas.
The 70 metre bridge was constructed over a 17 month period to the tune of EC$8 million provided by mainland China.
Among those criticizing the “lions” placed at both entrances to the new bridge are DNO bloggers – they have had mixed reaction to these Chinese “symbols”.
Public Works Minister Rayburn Blackmoore took up the issue at Wednesday’s official opening of the bridge.
“A lot of persons have asked me, Mr Blackmoore, what are those dragons doing there,” the minister said, admitting that it had evoked some level of curiosity.
“I said to them, those are not dragons, they are lions, and lions are a universal expression of strength and courage and that is why we must say thank you very much to the Peoples Republic of China for the support and their help thus far,” Minister Blackmoore said.
However research indicates that the statues are ‘foo dogs.’ Foo Dogs are the ancient sacred dogs of Asia who guard Buddhist temples. The association between these dogs and Buddha is one of great significance. Foo Dogs have the appearance of a lion. The lion in Buddhist religion is seen as sacred, and has sometimes been offered to Buddha as a sacrifice.
While the four controversial fixtures might be quickly forgotten as more important matters take centre stage in the near future, for the moment they remain a talking point for some, especially those who would have preferred that they had not been made part of the China-funded bridge.
Dominica News Online wants readers’ opinion on this matter. On the bottom right hand side of the home page a poll is located asking the question “Should the Dominican authorities have place the “Chinese lions” on the new bridge?”
Choose either “yes” or “no” and give us an idea of the consensus on this matter.
The poll is between DNO’s Facebook plug in and the LIME ad.
they should not be there we are not in china
CHINESE GUARDIAN LIONS….EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE MEANING AND PURPOSE….., known as Shishi (Chinese: 石獅; pinyin: shíshī; literally “stone lion”) or Imperial guardian lion, and often incorrectly called “Foo Dogs” in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China. They have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. Pairs of guardian lions are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, in China and in other places around the world where the Chinese people have immigrated and settled, especially in local Chinatowns.
A Ming Dynasty Shishi in the Forbidden City
A Qing-era guardian lion pair within the Forbidden City. Note the different appearance of the face and details in the decorative items, compared to the earlier Ming version
The lions are always created in pairs, with the male resting his paw upon the world and the female restraining a playful cub that is on its back. They occur in many types of Chinese pottery and in Western imitations.
well well what a bunch of ppl….. u all have sensai running up n down which looks pure evil,with ppl dressing half man n half horse/donkey plus horns(which by the way is evil yeah) then try educate the young ones n foreigners that this is our culture…as far as i see it them sensai dressing or representations of out ancestors looks real demonic to me,u all even have ppl in da street dressing up as witches parading during carnival….is dat good or evil?is dat symbolizing the dark world or not? remember thats one of the way u all promote d/ca..so to me the sensai n all the evil costumes u all jump up n down in the streets with during carnival is worst than the statues on the bridge…..as a young man the comments of some elders of this land comments dont uplift the mind of a young sensible human
JUST REMOVE THE DAMN IDOLS.
W T F you racist man what nonsense I reading there… I am offended
WHOS IS THE
LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH
WELL MY FRIEND ITS JESUS THE CHRIST
WHO CAME FROM THE HOUSE OF KING DAVID
KING DAVID FATHHER WAS WHO KING SOLOMON
WHO WAS KING SOLOMAN…THE WISEST HUMAN BEING EVER AND HE WAS BLACK
SO JESUS CHRIST THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH IS OF AFRICAN ORIGIN
KNOW YOUR HISTORY DONT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE XIA DYNASTY OF CHINA ?
DONT YOU KNOW OF THE AFRICAN HERITAGE OF CHINESE PEOPLE KNWOY ORU HISTORY !!!!!
I ALSO GUESS THAT WE MUST NOT PRACTISE OUR CULTURE WHEN WE LEAVE DOMINICA FOR THE SO CALLLED GREENER PASTURES
WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION ?
i think David father was Jesse
How many persons or countries have builded things in dominica i have never seen then put any thing beside a sign saying ‘that was build by …. in that date’well if people giving to dominca have to put symbol well dominica dont havs space.
the high school in st joseph was built by the government of canada they did have something on the building do u live in dominica give me a i wash ur hands now u wash my hands
the hospital was name after someone princess margaret of england
If you live in the US and find one thing a Jew has built that isn’t bearing his/ her/ their family name, then you’ve made a rare find. If they pay to put up a fence for you, they name it for themselves. And that’s fIne, because it’s their money. Just sayin.
you so pint with that and it does happen their has too be on that place where their money goes.
People stay calm,keep taking as much as you can from China as they are the richest ecconomy state in the world they have very much to offer.Soon we may be build Cars in D/CA.Wouldn’t that be progress?.
Another way of containment is to offer them a square to live and work like SOHO as in London UK. In this way you all will be able to keep them under control.But keep taking as much as you can to making Dominica the most affluent state of the carribean.
DNO all you will remove my comment I will continue say this you all Dominicans sold all you country rights & culture for what! for a bridge common were in the world you see that nonsense going on were a country gives aid and forces its culture on a nation shame on that labor government.
america say 9-11 was done by terrorist of muslim countries but guess what is being built in the place of the world trade center…A Mosque…lol i really wonder what world u are in…b4 written words there was symbols to represent the language ok so i want to know how a statue of a lion is china culture????
DOMINICAN SOOOOO MACHACETEA.THEY WILL BREAK DOWN THAT LION SOON….AS THEM WHY THEY WILL HAVE NO REASON….
yes papa… we want PRIME MINISTER…PASTOR PRIEST…bridge..road..hospital…clinic…hotel…library….restaurant….just name it we want it….but when we get what we wish for….we stilL complaine…..WE SHOULD NOT LET THE SYSTEM DRIVE US MAD….MAYBE GOT SHOULD CUT OFF ALL THE ELECTRICTY FOR A WHILE….AND DROP A FEW INCHES OF SNOW…..LET US SHAKE FOR A WHILE….SEE HOW MUCH WE WILL NEED china….WIE WILL NOT EVEN SEE THE LION….WHO CARE…..
loveeeeeeeee the new bridge!!!
Let me tell Dominicans that even the temple and the palace that solomon built had lions engraved or statues of winged creatures. Lions mean strength and vigor. The emblems on all coat of arms have lions. Better to be lions or any other animal than dragons or statues of budha.
They are not called Foo Dogs at all. They are Guardian Lions (Shishi). They would probably be better placed in front of the State Palace (maybe we’ll get them there too). The price we pay for roads, stadium, state palace and a bridge? Shishi & hundreds of shops selling a load of old shi….shishi
WAKE UP PEOPLE BECAREFUL WHAT YOU ALL ARE ASKING FOR. I HOPE YOU ALL DONT FEEL SORRY
WHEN THINGS HAPPEN. ST. CROIX COMPLAINED
ABOUT HESS NOW ITS SHUTTING ITS DOOR IN APRIL
EVERY BODY IS GOING NUTS I AM JUST USING
THIS AS AN EXAMPLE. TODAY WE HAVE AND TOMORROW WE MIGHT END UP WITH NOTHING. WE ALL ARE MAKING IT SOO BAD FOR DA ITS ASHAME.
DNO, Can you all guys try to obtain some statistics form the Ministry of Works about the bridge, for example: The depth of the footing for the pillars (heard it was 40ft), the total length of steel used in the project; the length of the bridge; the total volume of concrete used, etc etc. That could make an interesting story. And, is that Roseau Market Bridge, a.k.a. the D-C-F. Bridge our longest on Dominica now?
Foo Dog you make right! Why Dominicans fretting about these statues? I stayed in Dominica for ten years. I never saw a monument or statue to honor anyone in the history of Dominica. You have many people to be proud of yet you honor none! Everybody looking for fette. Well the Chinese people have pride and sence of self and they are not foolish. But if I could tell you what they think they watch you all like you foo foo and greedy and just lazy but they are too respectable to tell you that.
It’s a big take over – check this out. Don’t luagh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1HCt_c1QJY
This is so funny. I wish the entire movie was avaliable to watch….. you have me cracking up soo much.
OK so why not a mountain chicken, Agouti, Manikou or Sisserou. We have Sikyais, Fo Foo Bagas, Wamyais, Malfini vole poul, all those and more yet they choose to give us Lion.
Soon they will change “ Apres Bondiuer ce la terre “ to Apres Chinois ce la terre “
The lions are always presented in pairs, a manifestation of yin and yang, the female representing yin and the male yang. The male lion has its right front paw on an embroidered ball called a “xiù qiú” which is sometimes carved with a geometric pattern known in the West as the “Flower of life” The female is essentially identical, but has a cub under the closer (left) paw to the male, representing the cycle of life. Symbolically, the female fu lion protects those dwelling inside, while the male guards the structure.
No, remove the chiney symbol of protection and put a scissors open like a cross just like how all of all you have over all you front door and windows. Sakway mayshastay, hypocrite.
i agree we just too dam hypocrite!!!! dogs , lion what ever dominican too dam ungreatful!!!!we doing as if we living so godly????? just now we have two full day for devil praise called carneval/jumpup hypocrite,pretenders. alyou that complaining allyou holy sakway mayshastay, satan company,vipers, enemy of progress!!!
we have parrots not lions
no u all have sensai running up n down…that looks more evil than da statue
I have no difficulty with the Lions on the bridge. As I have said before every country spending on foreign land will want their mark. Canada uses the maple leaf and China uses the Lions/dogs. Alittle word to Evangelist Peter R. Augustine: If this was in Eddison James Government, I can hear you shouting its idol worship. You remember when there was the Sun Rise thanks giving service on Jan 1st 2000, you went public to say this was Sun worship? I would like to hear your views on this one. But offcourse I know that all what was evil for you in Eddison James days is now holy and righteous for you. You are moo moo now on what you spoke about between 1995 to 2000. The Lord will judge.
Better the Chinese didn’t take their time to build the bridge and build the 2 foo dogs alone cause thats all you all care about. So allu must be walking on the foo dogs and not the bridge. Well Foo dogs or not Thank you for the bridge my Chinese people
Best comment I’ve read so far. As the saying goes “can’t see the forest for the trees”. Focus on what’s important.
Should have been 2 parrots and 2 lions.. >.>
@ Roseau
Only two or four Parrots. They are beautiful to view and are sign of patriotism and love for DA and its emblem.
May God deliver us from the spirit of Idolatry
What is Idolatry? Before the lions you did not know about Idolatry? Right infront of the bridge is KFC with a big lighted picture of kfc what do u call that.It seems to me because people dont support the government they have to much to say on matters thats not relaviant.As far as I concern i see no problem with the lions cause they make the bridge standard raise and it bring some enhansment to our city.But while many talk about Idolatry they live in places aroung the world where bigger statues are and they have no problem with that but because is Dominica they have a problem with it.All i can say as a greatful Dominican is THANK YOU VERY MUCH to the chiness government for giving us this state of the art brige at no cost to our tresury and beleive you me we all will benefit from it once again I say THANK YOU VERY MUCH and may God continue to bless your country.
Are you serious… any ways the statues are meant as guardians… my Indonesian friend said its no big deal it’s all over the place not only in china, i’ve seem them in Florida FFS
Our idols are the material things we worship, Carnival brings alot of demons than what is on the bridge.
The Late “Sycie Cauderon” sang “Pas quiter yo pong Domnique horde nous” I am praying it does not come to pass. The Chinese has placed their gods in our “gate” the bridge linking Roseau to the other part of our nation”……….they are claiming our Nation without our leaders knowing. I pray that God will deliver us from this ‘spirit of idolatry”
YOU HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON THE HEAD. THESE ARE CHINESE GODS BUT OUR EYES ARE TOO DIM. WHERE ARE THE SPIRITUAL LEADERS. THEY HAVE PLAYED THE HARLOT WITH JEZEBEL AND BAAL.
all you bringing the pagan god of carnival called vaval to Dominica SIN IS SIN
why is a foo dog they decided to put on the new bridge? this is there emblem yes but ours is a parrot. why they didn’t think f the parrots instead, or they could of place over head banner over the bridge sayin or showing the foo dogs and the name of the bridge and so on.
alas get to know Asians before you talk about their culture…
Because it’s their money. Beggars can’t be choosers.
Are Dominicans lacking sex, hugs, love,kisses companionship?
They are always on the internet fighting!!
That’s what we do in our spare time, after doing all the other things first!
Just ask yourselves if you can go to china and put a sisserou parrot anywhere in beijing or any city for that matter on a prominent bridge. How about they put our sisserou on the great wall of china. I think that would be fair. Its is disrespectful and quite tacky to say the least! But then again all skerritt doe do is kiss ass. Maybe they should just tale a stamp and put it on skerrit head . I can think of an appropriate inscription for the stamp but i wont say it cause ……
thats the best you can write?what is the reason we will have to place a parrot in china?They had a reason to place the lion and the reason is justifiable,they did not just come and put a lion there so we need to be fair in our comment as to bring sence to the sensless.
Is the assphalt!
We cant go putting a parrot or any other bird like looking creature in China, because we didn’t help to build anything in China. Being a photographer, if i do a photo shoot for any of my friends, i will always put my signature or logo on the picture. its just give me a feel of accomplishment. Maybe the only way we can pay back China for this great gesture is having them put 4 lions or foo dog or dragons. Lighten up Domini(cans). Take a hike go explore and #STOP just beating up ourselves over spilt milk. We have much more to worry about ( Unemployment)!!!
Do you build bridges in China?
if Dominica was so independent we would not need chinese or any country help.face it people we have become a republic of china and slowly we will see communism.i wonder what mamo think about our new identity.
Stupid questions need answering too. However i may not be building bridges in China. But the thing i know is, once someone is doing you a grand gesture, No need to kick them in their a** after. that’s just down right cruel and disgusting. Go read up the meaning of the Chinese Lion ( nothing to do with Voodoo, or China trying to take over Dominica). I would greatly appreciate something with meaning of prosperity and good will to stand 15 feet tall in Dominica. though we Dominicans were open to different cultures and beliefs. Just so you know we have Chinese living here now and they too have cultural beliefs.
the whole of dominica could disapprove, the vote on DNO’s poll could be 100%-0% against the lions and that would change NOTHING…the AM say he want it AND HE IS THE MAJORITY!!! OKAY!!! so hushhhhh and drink it like a tall cold glass of glo FWET AVEC GLACE!!!
infraustructures going up, those with vehicles can enjoy, all thats good. but what about the poor ones, those who cant even afford to pay a bus muchless for having a vehicle of their own, so PM please take a walk in the ghetto and provide something for us from your chinesse frens, so we could enjoy also. maybe a supermarket with afffordable basic food needs
guy are u for real man come on man
You can’t afford a bus fare but you have internet? Boy, you’re shaming real poor folks.
paint it eyes green and gold
To those of you wanting us to be “grateful”– stop being ridiculous! Dominicans have no clue what the arrangements are with the Chinese government. How then are we to be grateful when we do not even know what our government has gotten us into? These things need to go. This “take a fish” mentaility we have in Dominica is just getting on my very last working nerve at present. These countries have no intention of teaching us to fish. They want to give us a fish to keep us coming back like dogs. What in God’s name are we doing with a bridge when our health care, legal system and school systems are in shambles? Are you people very serious with your be grateful crap? Are we little dogs that we are to be grateful for every hand out? Or are we a nation of intelligent self sufficent people? Get real. Be grateful indeed! Chupse.
How about teaching yourself to fish?
Don’t let me catch you on my new bridge!!!!
Dominicans nag too much like a miserable wife nags at her husband. A Simple solution is to break down the bridge and let everyone swim across the rive to access transportation on the other side. Just make sure the Chinese donate enough floats for everyone who will need one. Gosh! God must be tired of your gruntings, Dominicans. Just like a wife who is never satisfied.
CHUPES!
Sir, your sexism is showing. Try dressing it in more intelligent words next time.
SO is yours – how did you deduce that I am a “sir”?
Someone woman didn’t find you attractive or something man? Was Dominicans swimming across roseau river before that new bridge got there? stupesss u making no sense.
No Z – Not that – try guessing again. lol
be blessed, man.
These engraven & molded images are pagan. Pure heathen.These are DRALIONS or LIONDOGS.
We know lion represent courage, so what is the significance.Too much more black.
Too long we are manipulated by the people to liberate us.
Selah
yes i dominicans. allu just talkin black is white.it nt makin sense to talk about somethin so much that wont change. it there already so leave with it. gosh man!
My people are so humorous. So much for 2 lions.
Please go read some bed time stories and calm yourselves. A bit of good love making would help too.
i doh see what all the fuss about .smh. Thank you china, i can get out of town with ease now.
yes that’s true but also look at the flip side of the coins
what happen – you couldn’t get out of town before – smdh
Why not simply put Plaques. Why those giant grotesque ‘things’? (shivering)
(What was that about the fowl heads i hear they cut and drip the blood along the bridge and the chanting and dancing i hear that was going on – I’m guessing all you did not hear that part)
ur stupid..u making sense..stupes!!!
You know what Dominicans are so naive they travel to NY, Washington DC etc and enjoy China Town. The Republic of China helps the Country why can’t they have some type of symbolization. It is time we recognize these people for all they do for Dominica. I see no problem or issues with the Foo Dogs.. There are greater issues impacting Dominica that needs to be addressed instead. Change is good as long as it is in the best interest of Dominica and it’s citizens bring it on.
has anyone given thought to how this decision was reached.
We need the facts on this. I personally believe having the bridge is more important than the Foo Dogs considering that this is a grant.
Is it because it was built by Chinese or that they are budhist ???Would it be ok if it was USA, UK or France
If it was left to DA would there be a bridge today, tomorrow, next week, 5 years.
Are we now trying to dictate to those who trying to assist.
We have to accept we do not always get what we want, but to me progress is made when what we do get, which is functional, adequate, is a solution (sometimes partially) is much better than nothing
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
i think it like i do for you what am going to ge out of it so the government made the deal for them have two lions on the bridge thats i think i can be wrong just my food for thoughts on the sunject
The chinese have listened to Dominicans talk sooooo much nonsense since they have arrived that they found it fit to symbolize us with a “FOO” dog. The only conclusion the Chinese to come to is that these people must be “FOO, CRAZY, MAD etc………..
Most countries I have visited have a China town except Dominica. Not only we need a China Town, but a French Village, Spanish Town, EU town, etc.
When you people travel, you all enjoy these sites and towns for their culture and ambiance, yet, you cry down such petty things.
Change is always difficult to accept but its great that these discussions are taking place because it means that development is slowly creeping into my Nature Ilse. It has always been said that the Caribbean is a Melting Pot,where there is no discrimination of race, color or creed. Once our laws are NOT violated, we should invite all people and their culture into our land, as they do when we make their land our home.
Its time for the Chinese to be given the right to build their CHINA TOWN with Foo Foo Dogs, Lions, Dragons and everything else that is withing the legal prameters of our Constitution.
Common my people, we cry for development, yet, we are so enslaved mentaly.
I LOVE YOU DOMINICA
DA 2 D Bone!they must pay taxes too and follow the rules the others are governed by.
BLACKMORE’S LION IS VERY MUCH A DRAGON, BUT DID YOU REALLY BELIEVE HIM!
I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THE DRAGON.
HOWEVER THIS IS IT: SAME AS :-
a-chinese-dragon-statue-at-the-museum-viharnra-sien-tha1033
Embracing this status has more than superficial mean. This is an insult to Dominica and Dominicans ” know to be a Christian Nation” .
They place there Idols right in your Face knowing that Dominicans will only talk for a while and then turn a blind eyes on it ( So predictable ! )
Well i know the true spiritual eyes of Dominica well understand the deep true meaning of these things but the normal man will continue in his ignorance. (as expected)
Religion, the opium of the people. Read a long article about Ethiopia’s poverty caused in large part by the excessive number of religious holidays and time spent in church, and not enough time being productive. Something to think about.
These Chinese lions have a meaning and they are pagan statues, I believe that they were placed there for a bigger reason than most people choose to argue about, something is unfolding in the world at this point in time and these statues are a pagan representation of that; most people have an idea of what is unfolding but they give other things priority in there lives, I think that the statues should never have been placed there in the first place and should be removed. People, just try and take time out and read these few verses from the Bible (King James Version) because the time is now and most people seem not to be taking note – REVELATION 13:2 & REVELATION 13:14-15 & MARK 1:14-15 & ACTS 16:31
they should be immediately broken down by the people this is gabbage
AMEN AND THEY ARE PLACED RIGHT BEFORE A CHURCH. THIS IS IDOLATRY.
The Chinese understand too well the meaning of symbols and the erection of those in strategic locations. Some Dominicans really do not understand the meaning of or the importance of having local symbols of social/cultural values to be also erected in strategic locations on Island.
Who cares? They do not and will never, unfortunately, undertsand the issue of MENTAL SLAVERY. A people without the KNOWLEDGE of its HISTORY is DOOMED. You cut off the roots of any tree and eventually that tree is bound to die. Just check and reflect on those comments about “is Chinese that build so……….”
BEGGARS are NO CHOOSERS? Because you have your hands outstrecthed begging for handouts, the giver should control your life? The giver should swamp Roseau and displace your local business men and women?
So in this new millenium, it is not a problem to be ENSLAVED again? If you all do not have the ability or intelligence to see, so be it. But I cannot be convinced that the new kind of sLavery IS THE BEST THING FOR DOMINICA TODAY?
E. O. Leblanc and many other Dominicans fought too hard to get us to appreciate, love, promote and protect our unique local social/cultural SYMBOLS. Today, Dominicans in their Political partisan short-sightedness are quickly reversing all what E. O. Leblanc stood for.
What MAKAKWI !!! Road named after E.O Leblanc, but entrance of bridge/road adorned with foreign Chinese Symbols erected on both sides, instead of our local cultural symbols. What a disgrace!!!! Totally SOLD OUT. Mental Slavery aided and abetted by our own people. A people whose ancestors were enslaved(chattel slavery)) and humiliated. The impact is still visible. Today it is the MIND that is enslaved.
The foreign symbols on the Chinese-built bridge will further tighten that control of the mind of those unpatriotic Dominicans. That enslavement of the mind is like the thorns placed around Jesus Christ’s head on the road to being crucified.
All you concern about lions what about all the idols all you have in da that worse.God said do not make no graven image.So lions statue all around da and morne bruce go figure.Dominica have curse so long all you blind. go check it out hypocrite and parasites.
OMG we make every thing in this country a problem. we need to be grateful and look at the positive side of things..what do you want them to put on the bridge. A parrot? if a lion symbolizes strenght then a parrot represents that Dominicans talk too much. so remove the lions and put the parrot. My God why are people that way?. look at the bigger picture , look beyond what you see. I cant see this nation moving forward with mentally as this.i pray God its not inherited by the younger generation.
Oh yes, the younger ones have inherited it. Just look at the CH scenario.
ALL THOSE ANTI-CATHOLICS AND PASTORS WHO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH STATUES IN THE CHURCH AND HAD DESTROYED THE STATUE THAT USE TO BE ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAFALGAR ROAD,WHY DONT’T THEY ASK GOVERNMENT TO REMOVE THE CONCRETE LIONS AT THE FRONT OF THE BRIDGE? BY THE WAY,RESENTLY,A MINISTER OF GOVERNMENT REFERRED TO SKERRIT AS THE LION OF JUDEA,ARE WE GOING TO SEE MORE CONCRETE LIONS ON THE OLIVER LEBLANC HIGHWAY?
Human manipulation have come a long way,and now it’s is being employed in every day life.When u have a nation who takes every topic and allow it to become such a big story and occupy their minds they tend to forget about the real problems that affects them and do not see beyond the manipulation.Right now all i’m hearing is about foo dogs on a bridge,what about the state house?What about the court rulling on behalf of the Pm?Why are so many issue that affect the country is being set a side.The goverment is building and building,but where are the investment to create jobs and give people the a normal life that they deserve,why should we have to pay taxes which will repay loans for inferstructure that will provide no income to a country.The day Dominica went to main land china and set a side from Taiwan,was it thought of knowing china is one of the biggest manufacture of machines of all types.So why by now we do have at least 10 manufactureing plants to process all the fruits there is in dominica.I guess this will not happen because it is not the goverment intention to allow the people to be finacialy independent,It is proven that when you keep people deprived of finance they will depend on the ones running the country.
To manyways
You do not sound like someone who really understand what manipulation is,nice catch word. What makes you think that it is not you that has been manipulated into thinking about the issues you attribute to be the problems facing the Country,the issues you brought up do not sound like someone with an independent mind and own thinking but rather
taking on the rhetoric preached daily by people with a political agenda.
You reasoning is so absurd,You do not understand the importance of infrastructural investment. Why is it that you think that Government is responsible for making people
financially independent.You to need to begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while or the light won’t come in.
To me I don’t have any problems when it comes to the lions, since I know I am not worshiping it and God people are not…………
the comments a so mean it hard to say am from dominica people just say it a gift from the government of china for a bridge lets deal with the problem in da by trying to make roseau a capital city by building the city and if the chinese are going to help make that let get their help but make sure we put our stamp on it too
Most of ya’ll Dominican are unbelievably biases. Because one doesn’t like the statues doesn’t mean that they are against. Allu minds just politically clouded. Everything doesn’t revolve around the PM. Persons with all political preference have sumn to say about the lions/foo dogs-whatever they are.
Biased**
For once let us stop the complaining and watch this documentary online totally free to watch:
CRY OF THE SNOW LION
That someone below could refer to the lions as “imported demons” that somehow cause problems with Jesus just goes to show how painfully stupid some people can be. A statue of a lion/foo dog/whatever is now a demon that will destroy a country? Seriously? The people who think like this should be laughed at and humiliated for such embarrassing primitiveness. It is such people who actively want to prevent Dominica from moving beyond the version of the Dark Ages it’s currently stuck in.
As for the broader argument about the staues being there: well, if you hate foreign things in the island so much, why not start removing all the French names from Dominica? Why not get rid of Creole? After all, we are not a French country. Oh, but that was a part of history, you say. Just like these lions will be in the future, right?
You people who dislike the statues will need better arguements than that. The parrot idea I admit is good, and that would have been a good image of Dominica, but what’s done is done. And one day in the future, no one will care about these lions/dogs anymore, and this whole debate will have been virtually useless.
I know I should not continue with that because people like humanist will only understand the things of the world but not that of the spirit.Maybe you may have gone to university but even that will not give you such understanding.The natural man will only see the things that you are seeing
creole is not french it is a language used by a country during trade lol meaning every country has its own creole even chinese
Here we are beating up ourselves over four concrete foo dogs whilst the German President is presnetly on a 3 day visit to China begging the Chinese to rescue Europe from financial woes. Shows how misplaced our small island priorities are. Yes, I said it….
Why dont we ask the Chinese for a couple citrus processing plants on condition that they put dragons instead of foo dogs at the entrances to chase away the market woes that always seems to bite our manufacturing backsides
Dominicans should go study to be detectives because if you can focus on the four lions and ignore(be blind to) a 70metre bridge, then you can find a needle in a hay stack. the two government schools in St. Joseph each bear a plaque stating it was built/funded by the Canadians. should we protest that these plaques be removed too?(after 30 plus years of service) grow up people. just say thanks
PLAQUES…. Why didnt they place a plaque on the bridge instead? The FOO DOGS are also a sign of Chinese Dominance. No one is against the bridge just the frightening presence of Chinese Dominance is the City of Roseau. Go place a Crapaud in the head of Beijing.
That’s what I checking too – why not simply Plaques. Why those giant grotesque ‘things’? (shivering)
(What was that about the fowl heads i hear they cut and drip the blood along the bridge and the chanting and dancing i hear that was going on – I’m guessing all you did not hear that part)
when you erect some monument in china, then you can go place a crapaud on it.
We can do that when we lend or give China money.
Now here is how to resolve the issue, it is simple as that; the authorities will have to commission the building of 4 sisserou Parrots, and put one on each of the lions. Problem solved.
Won’t work. People will say that the Chinese dogs will eat the parrots, or the parrots will poo poo on the dog’s head or something like that. I think they will have to make this bridge a one way bridge and build another one next to it for traffic going in the opposite direction. They can put the parrots on that other bridge…Two new bridges..every one should be happy…you think?
hehehehehehehehehe you make my day!!!!! Nice reply. lmao
Why do we have to thank China for anything?! Absolutely not. Have we ever heard of an store.MOU….China is not doing so called funding of projects for free…Look at the populace people. How many Chinese have given birth here? How many stores are currently in operation. Thanks for what? They are already reaping their great reward and me….and all of us…continue to struggle to make the dollar just to spend it in a Chineey
Dominicans like too much free-ness. The Chinese tired hearing “Thank you for this and thank you fort that”. Time to pay the piper. What did you want them to put on the bridge? A manicou? The people spending their money, let them have something to show for it. You Lucky they haven’t changed the name of the second town to something Chinese.
it is coming very soon. remember i said that.
I must say the bridge looks beautiful it would be even more spectacular with our siserou parrots in the place of this dreadful foo dogs……..
One prayer for Dominica and us all: Lord liberate us from mental slavery: Take it the way you want to:
Please somebody tell me. Are their cameras pointed towards those lions on the bridge? We need to booldoze those foo dogs down overnight. There are more pressing issues in Dominica to worry about than that.
Allu Dominicans just cannot appreciate ….everything a complain….Mi rated…when allu go stop that bad habit and change those dirty ways…..if it bothers you,then don’t pass on the bridge then…..
Honestly speaking, when we go to foreign countries as Dominicans we love to leave our Mark there. The Chinese have greatly assisted us over the past few years and I believe we should embrace this Symbolic Lions or Fu Dogs. We are a God fearing people, and we are firm in our beliefs so the impact of these Lions should not be one of significance to us, so let us look at it in a different light. It’s simply the Chinese way of saying “We hope that this bond last and that we are kept safe” Thank you Chinese
I say take these darned lions down. We are not in China and we are not building a Chinese colony.
Why not remove the French names from Dominica, too? After all, we aren’t in a French country.
Let’s go to art galleries across the globe and smash up all the art that isn’t from that country, eh?
Not the best logic, is it?
@ Humanist
There is a huge difference. Learn and know your history. Dominica once belonged to the French. Consider that the British did not get Dominica easily. They paid the French to get out of Dominica. This is how the British obtained Dominica.
Dominica will always be somewhat French and what with the French patois/creole language and names. No one can take that away from DA.
China is a foreign country and a non-democratic one at that. The Chinese government controls religion in their country. Religious people have been imprisoned and put to death for practicing their faith in China.
Let it be known that when governments decide to do business with such dictatorship foreigners, they should conduct an investigation of their human and religious rights.
Granted, the island needed financial assistance for their economical progress. China saw a leeway in all those islands and took advantage of it.
I am informing you and warning you that a grave error was made.
What is waiting for Dominica and other West Indian islands included Guyana in some years down the road, only God knows.
China will take over those countries. Already it is stated by some world powers that China is dominating the economy. This is a concern and a grave one. Do your homework.
DOMINICANS…WE NEED TO STOP COMPLIANING ABOUT PETTY THINGS…THE BRIDGE DONE…THE CHINESE PLACED THEIR MARK AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF HARD LARBOR…I SUSPECT WE HAVE TOO MUCH TIME ON OUR HANDS TO BE COMPLAINING ABOUT PETTY ISSUES WHEN THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES THAT NEED MORE ATTENTION…KUDOS TO THE CHINESE
LABOR*
Ok o doh have a chineede freind so I wwill have to be extra odinary…I’ll have to climb it to take the photo
I ws planning on sitting on the lion head to have my pic taken…….but I checking …maybe a little too dangerous
I am calling on these sacrilegious monuments to Red China be vandalized. Like spray painted and hammered.
If Roosevelt Skerrit wants to worship China that’s his personal business. But put his monuments on his personal property in Vielle Case.
then u must go by jolly’s n vandalize all his products he import that were made in china cuz everything u buy has a symbol on it which can be traced back to a monument…open ur eyes n mind n u will see how this world operates cuz marpin n sat shows more demonic things which has sacrilegious monuments everyday which was made in the great america than these symbols on da bridge…u ever watch the symbols the caribs use or the africans….what world r u in/???
true, best comment read so far!
to make you feel better they shou put them on your head
Ok I am going to take a pic infront of thelion with my Chinese freind and send it to dno for the pic of the day
If we say Dominica is a christian country,why should we allow all these imported demons into our country?We do appreciate the bridge,road etc but it is time to stop placing Jesus on the back seat and accepting other gods.which is more to Dominica,a bridge and road or the presence of the Lord?For years God has been protecting us.The road is smooth,bridge is cool but take the bridge and buhda and give me Jesus
Lord Jesus,I plead your blood over Dominica.I declare that no weapon formed against it shall prosper We break down every idol in our land.Youalone are God.Thank you Lord because you were not made by human hands.We declare you Lordover Roseau,Paixbouche,and every community in Dominica.I declare a blessing over our land.Forgive us Lord for themany times weplaced you behind and lifted adols.We come against the spiritof murder,theft,rape,fornication,aultery,idolatory,hatred,jealousy etc.Jesus,they MUST bow down to you.Weplace you at the highest place in Paixbouche and all of DOminica.We come against the imported demons.We reverse them back to hell.We break every curse over Dominica in Jesus’s name AMEN
Religion can do strange things to the mind of man, not forgetting it’s partner superstition a poison for the mind. They both work hand in hand what a deadly combination.
i didnt see u mention anything bout the idols thats in the catholic ROMAN churches..
No the rightful questions is: If we say we are Christians, then why do we have a problem with integrating with others?
Well, I guess Jesus didn’t give Dominica the bridge or the roads. And I guess he not subsidizing the red clinic etc…
then tell marpin n sat to stop show all dem demonic movies fr usa, tell them ppl with dirty evil hands who love spoil ppl children in dominica to put jesus on da front page oh n u all that have all them statues in church that came fr rome to take dem down….i dont hear u talking bout the lodge house n its symbol…u all buy chinese products everyday which has there symbols on it n u all bring them to u all homes lol. when u all go to foreign lands as tourist u all take pictures of so many symbols,now y would these statues bother u wen u all have pictures of white jesus hanging on u all walls…hmmmmm u all crying down chinese yeah but it seems like u all forget how caribs come about….nah u all will say caribs originated in dominica n they have no connection to asia…no i wonder where the caribs get their symbols fr?????so them black caribbean ppl who love fight down their neibouring caribbean country must always remember how blacks came to these islands n all those that fighting chinese symbols must also remember most of the material things u buy n put in u all homes has a demonic symbol on it….stop obeah ppl children
Are you going to worship them?
Layou, Mero KALINAGO; Morne Diablotin, Morne Trois Pitons FRENCH; Portsmouth, Londonderry, BRITISH, so what is wrong with Foo Dogs CHINESE? Nothing! They have all played their part in developing the country!
KALINAGO is French?
I thought it was Carib native language.
Clarifications anyone?
He or she tell u layou and mero is kalinago
ever kalinago is french
Anonymous, if you care to read Historian’s comments properly you’ll find that according to him/her “Layou” & “Mero” are names of KALINAGO origin! Take your time and digest!
WE were colonized by the French and British, so it’s normal to see these French and British names. SO , are you admitting to yourself that the CHINESE COLONIZATION has begun?
WE were colonized by the French and the British, so it’s normal to have these French and British names. SO, are you admitting to yourself that the CHINESE COLONIZATION HAS BEGUN?
so y dont u all import things that was manufactured by only french n english….every brand has a symbol n b4 chinese ever came to dominica u all were already importings things fr china….hmmmm symbols r placed on chinese products we’ve been buyin ever since
i would love to be the first one to smash it up with a sledge hammer.
You have to start playing mad to do that but i would have prefered parrots
Really what was wrong with the parrots? We have a number of national animals what would have been selected. If we wanted to show a partnership with the Chinese we should perhaps have our treasures on one end and the Chinese on the other, but 4 foo dogs man is too much.
um um.,, the parrot wings would block the traffic..
WHAT U WAITING FOR?
Viewing the pictures of the bridge, I concur that it is a beautiful one and appear well-built. I expect that there is a pedestrian sidewalk.
The DA government should install street lights. How will DA nationals and visitors be able to cross the bridge without them? May there be no accidents when they are trying to cross and that drivers may slow down for pedestrians. God help them!
As much as China assists Dominica and to build this bridge, I do think that Dominica has been short-changed and an injustice was done to Dominica, in that those four lions which are at the centre and front of the controversy.
First of all, Dominica is not a Chinese country and China must recognize that. If China assisted Dominica as in this case to build a bridge what should have done, there could be a notation that it was built by Chinese engineers. This should not be conspicuous as two lions which were constructed on either side of the bridge.
Mr. Blackmore, it is important that you include Dominicans who elected you in such matters. This refers to all DA politicians. You must reach out to the people and ask their opinion on naming the bridge and also offer a prize for the best submission and feasible one which would be chosen.
Did China or the Chinese engineers discuss with you that those lions would be built and conspicuously placed on either side of the bridge?
The norm should have been if you had utilized your basic common sense, given it a thought and include Dominican nationals who reside therein to reach out to them and conduct a referendum, a poll and/or survey and ask Dominicans for their views about “naming the bridge”.
The bridge should have been named either after a famous Dominican who contributed excellent service to Dominica or a present one.
Roseau already has two bridges. As I recall them, the old bridge and the new bridge. The new one, leading out of Roseau and the old one, to Roseau. Have those names changed?
If per chance you were notified that after completion of the bridge those four lions would be built on either end, you should also have consulted the Dominican people. After all, Dominica is a Christian country. It is not a non-Christian and godless one.
As a few of those who commented stated, it would have been appropriate to have some sort of emblem which reflects Dominica and its culture. I endorse that. I do believe that the Sisserou Parrot would have made an excellent emblem on those bridges. Rest assured that Dominicans would have been elated with them for I reiterate they reflect Dominica’s culture.
The lions do not reflect Dominica’s culture. In fact, even viewing them on this Website they are a sore-sight and should be removed. GET THIS? I STATE THAT THEY SHOULD BE REMOVED! They will always cause controversy between all Dominicans.
Last but not least, it is not that DA nationals are not grateful for China’s help but that China must keep in mind that Dominica is not a Chinese country. They are only assisting DA, I hope.
I pray that Dominica will never become a Chinese country and that China, while offering help be it in the form of a bridge should respect Dominica’s religion and culture and not force its culture on Dominicans and its nationals, all because it is assisting DA. Failure to do so will reflect a selfish and non-caring attitude for Dominica and its nationals.
The Sisserou Parrot – Apre Bon Dieu C’est La Terre. This is our emblem and our culture. After God is the earth. Respect for Dominica, its culture, religious and otherwise and for Dominicans.
Those of us who reside abroad must consider this too and cooperate with fellow Dominicans who are displeased about this disgraceful picture of a lion. To us who are Christians, we do not mess around with lions since they are capable of devouring us. They are dangerous animals. Why would Dominicans would be pleased to have those lions on their bridge even though the bridge was built by China through a loan or grant?
God’s love, peace and protection!
OVER THE YEARS HAVE NEVER HEARD ONE OF U ASK WHAT IS A LION DOING ON THE COAT OF ARMS?
@ Justice & Truth:
I was reluctant to comment on this bridge issue, but as I struggle to keep up with ALL the comments, I feel obligated to respond. First of all, I am infuriated by the smarty pants who call others dumb, foolish and idiots for calling the art work ‘lions’ and not “foo dogs”. These art work are refered to by all of the above, in addition to ‘mythical lions’, ‘guardian lions’, ‘foo lions’, etc. So why insult people for usage of a name that varies according to the source of your research.
Secondly, these symbols are highly regarded and sacred to the Chinese. They are given as gifts to people they hold in high esteem. Ancient Chinese gave them to emperors as gifts because of their mythical guardian powers.
Thirdly, Mr Justice and Truth, Christianity was foreign to the Kalinago and African culture. We were forced to accept Christianity. Jesus was a Jew but the Jews do not embrace Christianity like we do. Those who speak of idolatry; look all around Dominica and see the massive crosses and crucifixes. These had some chilling effects on me as a kid. Berekua, (Tete Lalay), Tete Morne, Pichelin,Laplaine and many other villages in Dominica, have those crosses; some with crucifixes, as in Laplaine. Is that our original culture? Arguing against the Chinese symbolic art work given to friends held in high esteem is like arguing against the Pope mandating that a cross and crucifix be placed in a ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Finall, it is hypocritical to argue for a parrot or crapaud. When, in 1978, the DLP government of P.R.Johh adopted the crapaud for the emblem of the National Commercial and Development Bank, there was a barrage of criticism and ridicule. Reference was made to “banq kwapo la”. It’s ok to criticize but let’s be civil about it. There were similar controversies when the Statue of Liberty was given to the people of the United States as a gift from the people of France. Some did not want a woman to symbolize American liberty. They wanted an American Civil War Hero instead. Americans have Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and others on their money. Who do we have?
WE STILL HAVE THE QUEEN FACE ON OUR MONEY, SO WHAT IS THE CRY ABOUT!
right now am scared for my country… i dont know what to believe anymore….
everybody go read a book or something. do something constructive and stop criticizing. leave the lions roar in silence. and by the way it is a bridge to enter china town because is mostly chinese store that in roseau.
Just sayng Roseau was named after the Roseau weeds which grew all over Roseau still found in the Rosau river and not after the French.
Now zor tout engra.
THE BLUE VEX..NO MATTER WHAT,THEY WILL COMMENT NEGATIVELY.WONDER WHEN THEY WILL GIVE JACK HIS JACKET? What’s important,the Lions’ head or the Bridge? All of them that feel the Lions’ head is bothering them,all they have to do is cut them off and replace them with theirs and family heads.Problem solve.
Now let’s compare the two..The Water-fall built on the Bayfront and the Lions head on the bridge.Significantly,which is worth commenting more on?
you Dominicans, oh boy i am sorry for you all, dont you know that all chinese statues are Dimmon possest, lern about the Chinese Histry
and you will find out about them thats all i have to say.
Sounds like you are ‘Dimmon possest’. Relax and go read the good book.
THATS ALSO MY THOUGHT. BOY DOMINICANS WILL WALK THROUGH FIRE TO PROTECT THEIR POLITICAL PARTY. IT IS DEMON POSSESS. DONT U GET IT. IT BRINGS EVIL ON THE LAND. LISTEN PEOPLE SAVE YOUR SOULS.
Is this the first time? People tend to concentrate on the wrong things?
A lion, a big, a bird, who cares????
Wow…that is a sad situation. China is slowly taking control over our little country. Our ministers are so blackmailed and this is definitely a stamp of ownership. It saddens me how corrupt our government has become
Whatever happen to the “CONQUERING LION OF JUDAH”? Man leave Man symbol alone JAH Bless
CONQUERING LION OF BUDDAH?
Ok, as far as I remember we have a an animal on our flag too. Oh and don’t Rastas refer to the Lion of Judah on occasion.
Doners put plaques etc on their contributions, the bayfront, hospital etc. We got a free bridge, which every one of us at some point are going to be happy to use use. Thank God for small mercies.
Nothing wrong with the lions. It really is a sign of strength. I don’t know why we Dominicans are obsessed with petty issues whereas there are bigger things to discuss.
I don’t know bout you but the parrot is MY sign of strength.
Don`t fool ourselves, If the chinese were to remove the dragons/lions from the bridge, Dominicans would be asking for them to be replaced/returned.. Lord help us..
Most of the people who are saying remove the lions are using equipment built and assembled in CHINA. We sold out to China long before the bridge. Now if we are not going to make an issue over the clothes we wear and the equipment we buy shut up and use the bridge.
Why is “lions” and “symbols” in quotation marks? They ARE lions and they ARE Chinese symbols!
They are Chinese Guardian Lions, commonly known as Foo Dogs. They are a symbol of protection and power both for the people using the structure they guard, and for the structure itself. Not an idol, more a superstition.
The Chinese have honoured Dominicans by adding their “blessing” to their work.
We may or may not not agree with everything going on between the Chinese and our Government, but we have a new bridge and improved traffic flow. Why can’t we just say “Thank You”.
It is Buddhist Symbol.
So is these dogs that guarding the bridge now? Where is your so called God?
what
They can put their mama and papa on the bridge I don’t care. screwing up our businesses is more a problem.
Well where are the pastors and priest? chinese don’t believe in God they have several gods, these fu dogs are their protection dogs, that is what they believe. But we believe God and in Jesus Christ the risen son, who has promise to protect us. So now i hope people can see why the constitution makes no sense to this government. It has about God not Fu dogs ore dragons. The leaders of our country are not even sure of who they now believe in. As a Christian nation (at least that’s what we used to be) we should protest these Fu dogs and demand that is be removes. Sadly our religious leaders have not the guts to even speak against these things. Alah, where are we going. people putting politics in everything and are spiritually blind. When these pagan symbols find themselves all over the country and we will be handed over to the Devil completely then our pastors will come and try to say something, by then it may be too late bondie
Couldn’t have said it better. I’m still waiting on our religious leaders to comment. Let’s see how many of them will stand up for Christ and demand that this BUddhist symbols be removed.
Which leaders? their churches have gotten grants of 100, 000 dollars and others have diplomatic passports what do want to hear?
all u Dominicans just stupid have frogs or parrots aren’t going to change anything so i don’t know why all u so foolish about this simple ting
Foreign Relations with any country does not mean Foreign Domination. It is about Respect for ones Sovereignty, respect for each others culture, Mutual AID and TRADE, Non-interference in each others domestic Affairs. Fundamental Universal principles as relates to foreign relations must be adhered to.
Symbols placed in strategic locations do have some impact on the minds of citizens. Local Cultural symbols, well exposed and erected, could play a positive role in helping the citizens to appreciate things local, and to love country more. The Chinese know that too well.
The trend is clear to see, otherwise we are blinded by God knows what. It is about a NEW COLONIAL scheme of things happening in Dominica, land of Kalinago, and Negre Mawon like Balla, Congoree, Pharcelle, Angelique, Pierre Colaire, E.O. Leblanc and all the other Freedom Fighters.
Certainly, the DLP Govt. seemed to agree with the Chinese erecting those lion statues on either end of their bridge (Chinese or Dominican?)
Couldn’t Govt. influence the Chinese to erect at least, a local symbol that reflects our local Dominican culture? A Sisserou Parrot or something local from our unique plant or animal kingdom that Dominicans could more identify with? Oh NO.
MENTAL SLAVERY is Rampant in our Land. As Dominicans get more and more accustomed of looking at those Lion statues, quick acceptance of those Chinese cultural symbols/icons as our own creeps in. Dominicans will become engulfed, appreciative of those foreign Chinese symbols. Mental control envelops the population, feeling the Chinese symbols are yours to embrace as if local. Of course, with the mind controlled, BUTTER-AROUND-CAT-MOUTH, the rest of the Body and your actions are all theirs. While you rejoice, Roseau is being swamped with Chinese businessmen and women. Local businesses/entrepreneurs are closed down and displaced. Some being immersed in that mental enslavement will claim that is not a problem, is competition or is locals fault, all kinds of nonsense in protection of the Chinese. A new kind of Slavery.
That new kind of Slavery is not about chattel slavery, but one of toatl control of the mind. In turn one becomes a ZOMBIE at the Mercy of the Master. ENSLAVED all over AGAIN and AGAIN. Seems some people have learnt nothing about our West Indian history of colonial domination, struggles against that Domination and the inhumane enslavement of our people and the impact that still persist today.
Emancipate yourselves from Mental Slavery. Free your Minds from third-class citizen status. Free yourselves from that Begging Mentality, hands outstretched, selling your Sovereignty and Dignity for a Few Dollars more. Where has our pride and love for our beautiful Nature Isle gone? Never again Slavery. None but ourselves could FREE our minds. Fear No More.
LONG TIME WE STOP FEARING. THATS WHY UWP IS OUT!
It’s idiots like you that have our country like that. Can not even add two lines that make sense you make a statement like that after so much was said? No other comment but this? No I agree because or disagree because? Stupes.
It amazes me when you talk about mental slavery
when you mentally enslave your self with the fear of other people, not understanding them, how sad that can be and by the way one of the things that can enslave humans is the holding on to old traditions. One more thing it is not outside forces and things that enslave humans
mentally but their beliefs.
The chinese can build 10 more bridges and paint their chiny eyes face on it for all i care. If America come and build 2 bridge and put their eagle on it too, let’s go sookie.
Then russia can put a bear on a nice 5 star hotel in Trafalgar for honey moon suites near screws, Barbados can print a flying fish on a hospitality school in Salisbury, France can draw a Peugeot on a state of the art sports center, Germany a big BMW on a top of the line hospital for intensive care, cancer treatment and major surgery, and Queen Elizabeth face can go on a modernised rehab center for all the druggies around Dca.
Then Screw’s can expand even more put a big crapaud with all those bears, peugeot, chiney face and queen under it.
I am Dominica. Are You?
It’s not like black people in dominica doing anything
ALL YOU HAVE A BRIDGE TAKE IT AND SHUT UP! YALL HAVE TWO LIONS OF THE COAT OF ARMS WAYYYY BEFORE CHINA AND DOMINICA HAD ANY DEALINGS. ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL YOU HAVE A PROBLEM? WHY YALL DIDNT PUT A POLL AND ASK A MINISTER TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER OR FIND THE LOOP HOLE OF THE WOMAN BEING SENT TO CANADA AFTER MURDERING HER TWO KIDS? JUST GOES TO SHOW WHERE THIS COUNTRY PRIORITY IS ! A SET OF DAM POLITICS AND IGNORANCE. I CANNOT EVEN SAY GOD BLESS DOMINICA BECAUSE ALL YOU DOOMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s ONE lion only, at the very top of the coat of arms. England has no lions.. remember that! But we have one on our coat of arms
Signs of the times. These two lions are simply MARK OF THE BEAST
Symbol for symbol, why didnt they put our Parrot instead?? Since the bridge is DOMINICA BRIDGE, what China symbol doing at the forefront? So because is freeness BRIDGE, they giving us worriness? The bridge is good, but the lions???? making me WONDER! Nothing is for FREE in this LIFE! Dominica will really become CHINA TOWN soon and very soon!
When I was at University I was doing a course where they explained to us the powerful influence group opinion can have on others…that basically most human beings are sheep..
They gave an example, that Coca Cola had introduced a new flavour which was initially well-received, until certain people who were against it started a campaign which gained momentum to the point where suddenly, most persons who had been ok with the new taste…suddenly decided that it was horrible . Coca Cola were forced to go back to the original taste…
My long-winded point is that many Dominicans are sheep and their shepherds are the UWP pundits with their anti-gov’t agenda on Q95. An issue they would normally nvr have bothered to give the light of day to, is now the hottest topic of discussion and people are panicking and ranting like its the end of the world…Just like sheep…
SMH….
For your consideration – SERIOUSLY!
Dominicans, we need to pray. Remember the Bible says…it is not those who say Lord Lord will enter into His kingdom but he who does the WILL of the father. It also says, faith without works is DEAD! We claim that Dominica is a christian nation, can we ask for signs that Christianity is the order of the day in our country? People, we need to stop fooling ourselves, if we say we are a Christian Nation, we need to start acting like it is and stop saying that it is!
I am waiting to see if there will be any Chinese nationals rising to defend the meaning of those idols on that bridge. Their work is done and as far as they are concerned, they may even be onto the next project…while we sit and mull over this fork in the road. STOP TALKING! WE TALK TOO MUCH IN DOMINICA.
anti-hate what you were taught about coca-cola is half-truth… which makes it wrong…. go and research… i’m telling you what i saw and heard from a history channel documentary… coca-cola introduced the ‘new’ taste… which was different from the original (which they got rights to from a lady known as the coke lady lol)…. when they put out the new flavor in NEW cans which were white… the public was dissatisfied with the new taste… it wasn’t a group thing… yes a group started a campaign but it was because most consumers felt bad about it and they decided to organize simple pimple… it wasn’t a monkey see monkey do scenario…. in fact experts said it was the colour of the white cans which people are not used to which really sparked the controversy… since then coca-cola has never gone back to white cans again.. this was back in the 80’s…. so your professor used a half-truth example to state humans are sheep… my boy you should know that in life there will always be leaders and followers… you decide what you want to be…. even some leaders have to follow b4 they got to lead… peace
You make no sense at all, i wonder if you should be taken seriously or you just love being in the spot light.Telling someone that they are wrong and need to do their research,but at the same time you are referring to a documentary as you proof to discredit that person, how cynical that can be,is watching a TV documentary research, is that what you refer to as research.This just demonstrates to me of someone who is just lazy to seek the truth but fast to discredit
the truth that is a very dangerous trite
and non productive.
The Statue of our Liberty is a gift from France to the U.S….We West Indians and other foreigners see it as such as a beautiful symbol. RELAX allu selves!!!!!!
if some of us behave so foolish then the Chinese may easily take over D A. our coat of arms has a lion on it, the Rastafarian symbol is the lion, there are lions in Africa and elsewhere, whats the big deal?
The following is a description of the “Lions” taken from WIKIPEDIA:
Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, often incorrectly called “Foo Dogs” in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China. They have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. Pairs of guardian lions are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance. The lions are always created in pairs, with the male resting his paw upon the world and the female restraining a playful cub that is on its back. They occur in many types of Chinese pottery and in Western imitations. Reference to guardian lions as dogs in Western cultures may be due to the Japanese reference to them as “Korean dogs” due to their transmission from China through Korea into Japan. It may also be due to the misidentification of the guardian lion figures as representing certain Chinese dog breeds such as the Chow Chow. The lions are traditionally carved from decorative stone, such as marble and granite or cast in bronze or iron. Because of the high cost of these materials and the labor required to produce them, private use of guardian lions was traditionally reserved for wealthy or elite families. Indeed, a traditional symbol of a family’s wealth or social status was the placement of guardian lions in front of the family home. However, in modern times less expensive lions, mass produced in concrete and resin, have become available and their use is therefore no longer restricted to the elite.
Tell me why not put the pm to stand on the for ends give him a next job he want all post for when they talking for them to call his name give him thatjob too. An when people come they want to bring them under bush to see parrots why they doe put one at list that will make them want to see it now they going to say me go under bush for lions to eat me lolol look thing wi papa
Some secret societies usually make their presence known to members through the use of symbols. And that may just be the reason for the lions being on the bridge. I am happy about the bridges and the gifts that we are getting from China, but still, we must remain vigilant and we must not throw caution to the wind.
Like so many third world countries in dire need for assistance from the U.S. and China to build our country. According to Napolean “China is the sleeping lion waiting to awake”.
Heads of States in Dominica wait until China starts to roar it will be to late my people. China abuses and neglects its own people in China what makes you think the Chinese will not inflict the same devestation.
Dragons, lions or foo dogs, who cares. the bridge is completed. that’s what’s important now. we dominicans are real hard to satisfy. Chinese are the people i don’t like that most because they are rude and possessive but who gives a damn… the bridge is here.
Just live that alone lion , dog or not. all D
ominicans has to do is collect all the stray dogs around the island and those at home we are tired of and give them to the chinese to kill, dry up and send back home. after-all. its their favorite dish
Just another way of saying “made in China”, like every other product you see in America with the same label. Some have expressed the desire for at least an additional image that would “represent” Dominica – but the bridge is in Dominica – what more do you desire, my people? How shall you be pleased? Why do you desire perfection in everything and why is it so difficult to display an attitude of gratitude sometimes?
Truly, the hateful can never be grateful!
These Chinese lions have a meaning and they are pagan statues, I believe that they were placed there for a bigger reason than most people choose to argue about, something is unfolding in the world at this point in time and these statues are a pagan representation of that; most people know that but they give other things priority in there lives, I think that the statues should never have been placed there in the first place and should be removed. People, just try and take time out and read these few verses from the Bible(King James version Bible)because the time is now and most people seem not to be taking note – REVELATION 13:2 & REVELATION 13:14-15 & MARK 1:14-15 & ACTS 16:31
These complain about the dragon-like lions are ridiculous. Dominica is a country in the process of development and need all the assistance it can get. Presently China has stepped-up like they have been all over the world because of their superior economic power. China is not obligated to assist Dominica or any other country for a matter of fact. However they do so but with an agreement that they get something in return. If the season is for having a market for their goods and employment opportunity for their people on the projects, what is the basis for objections? Why should China provide assistance for free? China government has to think in the best interest of China and so they base their diplomatic relationship on what they can get in exchange. The great thing for China is that they planned their strategy well. While US was busy targeting oil rich countries under the auspices of war on terror, China was using it financial power and human resources to position itself worldwide by targeting underdeveloped countries. Note China did the same to developed nations. Many provinces in Canada have a China Town and China Malls. There are street signs in Chinese etc..It is the same in some American states. There is nothing wrong if China put their stamp on the bridge they provided it. They were involved in many other larger projects in Dominica which they did not place a stamp on. Bottom-line Dominica needs assistance for development and China is a willing party and it isn’t going to be for free. Therefore the focus should be to have a proper balance that allows survival of local small businesses while China can also get its own in exchange for assisting. It is salient that a happy medium exist.. That is a tall order but can be done it the government include/ included that in their developmental plans for Dominica. Many countries today are engaging China to create a partnership; Dominica is one of the fortunate to be taking advantage of this partnership. Dominicans look around you and see how much have been accomplished since the inception of that partnership and maybe then there will be a better appreciation and understanding of the importance in maintaining diplomatic relations with a world leading power. The North Americans and European nations have significantly cut funding for developing countries and the little they give today, demands we go against our morals and beliefs to be eligible. People stop with the negativity over China and Dominica diplomatic relationship it has thus far been fruitful. The oppositions are desperate to gain credibility and regain your trust but they have offered nothing better and thus far have proven to be more harmful to the people with their political approach.
way way way domnichen…when you buy your clothes don’t they say made in China…well they make de brdige so they have to prove is chinese that make it. shait man..allu crying don the country too much.allu doh see de chinese not making any issue they doing their do and allu running allu mouth and cannot do any better. the mou says it all..de chinese know what is on the mou but allu don’t know..so let them do their job ah chen. i myself i have a chinie boyfriend so my bread well butter..i doh fraid at all..i will b having chiney classes soon and i know all u will b on my back.
All u political freaks that opposing should just take a turn from the market and look at the Paro poopoo million dollar fountain UWP build for all you. Poopoo giving it nuff fertilizer all the flowers blooming whether Cawem or hurricane season.
i must say that we should be rally grateful for the bridge it really is an up lift for not only the town but the country,but as ask why the lions? The lions are not just any symbols they represent those dealing with the devil,just take time out and tour our beautiful island and one can see at whose gate or house entrance they are so stop take these things lightly cause they should not be,its time we as a praying country go on our knees and realize what is going on.And blackmoore have the decency to say is not dragon is lion because they all know what it represent. And DNO i strongly believe they should be removed period.
Personally, I do not have a problem with the lions/dragons, whatever they’re referred to as, on the simple premise that they signify a contribution to the development of Dominica by the Chinese people. I think that’s great, this bridge was badly needed.
But let’s face facts – the real foundation of this discussion is the influx of Chinese in Dominica and they’re displacement of local businesses. Are there overwhelming amounts of Chinese? In relation to the entire population of indigenous Dominicans, no, but they’re conspicuous and insular and parasitic, and they’re taking over of traditional “mom and pop” businesses is rubbing people the wrong way. But my brethren and sistren, the fact remains they would not have been in a position to do that if we didn’t have a pliant population and a government that is complicit. The government is complicit because they want the Chinese money and they want to appear to be working on the development of the country. The population is pliant because, no matter how much they complain, they go to these Chinese business to shop. The laws of supply and demand in full effect – Dominicans demand the goods the Chinese have and at the prices they’re being sold, the Chinese happy to meet the demand at these prices. To the Chinese, making 10% profit on an item is fine, he/she can live with that – for a Dominican merchant, that may be ridiculous, and demands nothing short of a 20% profit. What’s going to happen in these situations? People are going to shop where it’s most cost-effective for their pockets, no matter how much they complain. Therefore, it is a bit disingenuous for us to complain – we cannot have it both ways. Reminds me of a situation a few years ago when, I believe it was Stop-n-Shop, opened and was selling fruits like grapes, apples etc, at what was then fairly reasonable prices, way below what they were being sold for at the time in other establishments. Oblivious to the fact that Stop-n-Shop is linked to a large US supermarket chain which allows them to benefit from the considerable leverage to negotiate volume prices with suppliers, leverage Dominican small business do not have, Dominicans protested, somehow implying that the fix was in, and that the prices were wrong and was going to drive other businesses out of business – in effect, demanding they pay more for these fruits. That was an incredible thing to witness. At times, we’re our own worst enemies.
Chinese built the bridge and everyone knows that so I do not see the big deal about the lions being placed there. I am sure if Dominica had helped in doing something for another nation we would all have appreciated if our parrot or some other national symbol was placed there.
be THANKFUL people…..look at the bright side…we all gonna profit…its just a BRIDGE people chawwwwwwwwwwww
ps. though i think a crapeau/parrot somthing resembling the land of many rivers, food insects and beautiful people should be represented..something DOMINICA
Welcome To Domchin – nature island of the caribbean “you want fried rice with that”
I LOVEEEE DOMCHIN AND I AN PROUD OF MY COUNTRY. EN ROUGE TOUR LE JOUR!!!!!
With that stupid comment yes i would like some fried rice actually
@ Tani
Make sure it is real chicken. I would like some too but homemade.
Ever tried making them at home? They can be delicious and you know what you will know what you are eating.
I could give you a lesson in cooking rice and what to put it in it so that it will also be nutritious.
lmao gud one
why is there a problem with the lion on the bridge? a lion has been on our coat of arms for as long as i can remember
i would like to thank the government of china and the government of dominica for all the hard to build the new bridge.
For all the ungrateful Dominicans the lions need to jump on all you when all u pass by it
it should jump on u first
First foo dogs then what buddhist statues. I have no issue with the foo dogs but Dominica is a nation of our own beliefs, rituals and culture that the young generation cease to uphold but embrase everything seen on tv. Why wasnt the statue of the national bird of Dominica? The 8 million dollars it took to build the bridge could have came from all the money the magistrate and law enforcers of Dominica charge and confiscate from offenders and druge dealers. Grand Bay I come out.
Dominicans will be never be satisfied or grateful for anything. Are you all really discussing that and making this an issue? Don’t past on the bridge if it troubling some people eyes. lol
When a burgeoning nation like China invests money in another nation, it is within reason to expect some sybolic gesture affixed to a new structure built by the Chinese.
I really don’t care whether they placed a chicken or duck at both entrances. Bottom line is: this will definitely improve traffic flow in and out of Roseau. It also adds to the aesthetic of the area. Who cares?
Just a symbolic gesture? A prominient aspect of Chinese culture, religion and national pride erected at one of the main exits of the capital but yet you look at it as merely a gesture? If dominica had received this as only a one time gift with no strings attached I would gladly appreciate your reasoning. But this is more than what most of us perceive.
Lion of Juda….color it ites green and gold
Dey say ah paro was passing by de bridge and see de lion mouth open so he pour soft drink in it!
De lion well hapy for de little quenchie it get, if ah ole paro can check de lion irie what in dat for gen dominique to do?!
If I were a paro not even in ALLU MOUTH i would throw my quenchie!
FEED DE LION!
I love this one…this is too funny
Be thankful the bridge. It is a good thing. Way too late for this. These statues were in the design-should have been addresed then. Furthermore, beggers are not chosers-take the bridge and all that comes with it – but remember the good old Book says the borrower is slave to the lender (they did not lend us the bridge, but this situation is also quite fitting). All you aint see nothing yet. What you all will say when Dominica gets its own “China Town”? There is a China town a fews miles down the road in DC, and one in NY, and many other places. Chinese like to make their mark. If it was Dominica that gave the bridge to China wouldn’t we love a see a piece of Dominica art on it? I really don’t see the big deal with the statues. If you don’t worship them, then you are not performing idolatry. Some of you actually perform idolatry with your fancy cars.
@ Me
Even though they help Dominica they have no right to impose their beliefs on DA and its nationals. Those lions sculptures do not belong in DA. They are also foreign to the Christian Faith. One glance at them and the majority at least will frown on them and abhor them. I will.
GRANT = NOT A LOAN.
Grant = FREE = NO taxes for you and me to pay for me
Bridge = 2 foo dogs
Dominicans = Grant + 2 foo dogs = FREE BRIDGE
What does it matter…close your eyes when you passing the foo dogs!
Geez man!
Go and work. LAZY!
Mr Blackmoore/PM Skerrit, can we now move to fixing the bridge that was left in the middle of the highway in Tarreau? PLEASE and THANKS
PLEASE AND FANK YOUUU!
If you all don’t like the dogs/lion, just jam them with all you vehicles until they mash up. Probably you all will be satisfied then.
real talk my bredda
is there anything on that bridge that is symbolic to DA like the flag parrot flower apart from the lion that we could name it china dominica friendship bridge have not seen the bridge
Imagine it is named the DC bridge for Dominica China friendship yet the bridge has FOO DOGS symbolic of China but nothing symbolic of Dominica
even you following that foolishness
Good point, wether its a loan or not, why couldnt there be something to represent us. But its not just a gesture believe that. Dominica needs to wake up and smell the coffe and whats could really happen to our unspoiled Island. Can’t the government apply for grants like other countries do?? Why depend on one only, such as china to take over, has any of them taken the time to study the environment issues that plaques china,and countries like Canada,and U.S are not allowing them to carry their bad habits into their countries.Wake up DA wake up. There’s always a price to pay with them, but I guess some in authority already know and some of us are left to wonder. Not everything “that is made in china” are save, as a matter of fact, 50% is not. And there are always recalls, they may be cheap and affordable but very unsafe for our health and that of our children.
Do we need a symbol to represent us in our own country? China built it, where? Isn’t it in Dominica? A A….it seems like the bridge is not in Dominica at all
You do not sound like a concerned citizen all
but someone who is ill informed which as a result causes paranoia, but again you are entitled to what you want to to believe.
well what u all have to do is to come togather and take it out if u guys dnt what the loin on the bridge. its not a chinies bridge it a dominica bridge so it should have something from dominica.
just say thank you nuh? nothing never good enough for dominican always have to criticize. dominicans change all u ungreatful ways!! u all will be left behind to suffer
paint them red green and yellow (eyes green and gold for those who know)
You see the thing is this, Domincans are unique different and proud regardless of the party they support. Like someone mention earlier, just put a parrot or a crapaud on the Lion and all will be happy. We just want to see something from Dominica there too. We all are one, Lion of China and all.
PM has done more good for Dominica than bad compared to all the other PMs.
Well Done…I applaud you!!!!!
Whats wrong with that???? Isn’t it the same way Americans placed there flag when they built the Panama Canal….They Chinese are putting there trade mark…
Why don’t you Dominicans go overseas and do they Same??
And say Praise God they are helping constructs this bridge..’Cause Dominicans are so Lazy and quick to cause a problems.
CHINA WILL NOT GET AWAY WITH WHAT THEY ARE DOING TO DOMINICA
YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME. DID U PUT IN AN OUNCE OF YOUR ENERGY WORKING ON THE BRIDGE. nEST YOU WILL WANT THOSE SAME CHINES TO PUT FOOD ON YOUR PLATE.
Get them out please!!!!
the lions are beautifying the bridge…..stop being critical about everything that the PM does if all you say all you interesting in dominica’s development…..you all seem to drift away from the main point of the construction of the bridge which is that of easing up traffic….nice bridge thats a very god project….Pm skerrit is bringing a lot of of development to Dominica
@ pato
Watch it! This is a revelation. This may happen. Give it some time and probably worst.
They will holla “desecration” in Dominica which does not belong to them.
@ yes
What beauty. As it is said, “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” The lions are no beauty and by no means on a bridge in DA.
The help that the Chinese gives to DA, they have exceeded their help and ignored what Dominica stands for. It is a deliberate action on their part to place their stamp, their non-Christian beliefs in DA as if Dominica belongs to them. Dominicans who object are wise. In view of this, it is my opinion that a curse has been placed on Dominica.
SO MANY STUPID PEOPLE IN A LITTLE ISLAND.
It would have been a great gesture to have our Mountain Chicken (Crapaud/frogs) or even Sisserou Parrots… We could better relate to the mentioned because they are part of our culture!
Although I must say we must be extremely grateful for this investment from China…. We’ve recognized a vast increase in our capital goods over the last 4 years…
@ Patriotic Citizen
The Sisserou Parrots, the emblem of Dominica would be a good idea and welcoming ones; not lions.
I wish I were one of those LIONS…I would eat these people that oppose me if they ever pass on the bridge.
Another dumb Dominican
I am grateful for the construction of this bridge; nontheless, why do the Chinese symbols have to be at BOTH ENDS? It would be so much more gratyfying had two lions AND two sisserou parrots or crapauds were on one end. Don’t you think this would be more impartial and cancel the impressions of some locals that we are fast becomming a satellite of China?
Hotep
LET DE LION ROOOOAAARR!!
why do we in the region engage in mediocraty.. if dominicans dont want the bridge with the “chinese ” lions transplant that bridge to stlucia please we need to fix some of our bridges .. dominica is gettting alot of chinese financial support and thats great wish stlucia had it right now
CHINA owes us nothing–caribbean nations that is– remember that.. they ve got enough votes at the U.N. to counteract geo-political infractions with Taiwan ..so dom or barb or antigua votes wont matter much.
Lastly China is not a deliberate IMPERIAL Superpower its foreign policy is much more opaque
Islandboy, please read on China and Taiwanese relations. Yes, the Chinese needed Dominica, St.Lucia and some of the other Caribbean votes in the UN to squeeze Taiwan so they wouldn’t get independence or lose their set in the UN. That is exactly what happened. Dominica had a Taiwanese Embassy when Eugenia Charles was PM. Then the Chinese bought their way into our Country for the UN vote and many sinister things to come. Be forewarned that there’s more to come.
Why are some people so hypocrite? If it was the Dominican Government that built a bridge in another country, we would have as well appreciate it and maybe even demand that some symbol(s) of ours be placed on that bridge. so what’s the whole thing about the lions. I find that it even uplifts the beauty of the bridge. And as one person stated, i am just interested in the traffic congestion decreasing. and you know what, that bridge is of better design and quality than the first bridge up there. yes the one they build too low and doh even give a space in d railing for in case the river get too high, so it will pass through.
Why would we build a bridge in another country? Do we even have the capacity to achieve that? Your point isnt sound. We can’t even build bridges for ourselves.
I think that as Dominicans we have a right to questions what goes on in our country. We are not a communist state and therefore we are able to ask questions. We must understand that it is not because someone gives us something that gives the individual the right to do what ever they want with us.
It is only fair that we know why these statues were place there. We all know that the chineese are not a christian nation and as a result a statue being placed on our island should definitely make us ask questions.
Are we going to loose who we are because of assistance being received from China?
Out political affiliation should not limit our ability to question things that we see need questioning.
We are a democratic country and I therfore applaud the many persons who have questions. Having questions mean that we want to be informed of what is going on within our country.
Let us respect our fellow Dominican’s right to ask questions, express their views and make comments. It may sound silly to some of us but we must remember that we are all Dominicans and must agree to disagree sometimes.
Some of you talk as if blogs were not meant for debates or discussions. I’m just saying. If somebody makes a point and it’s not in keeping with a certain group then all hell breaks loose. The advantage of an education is not to be hidden under a bed or step over others but to be applied. While someone might see the Foo Dogs and call them harmless lions, others may choose to delve into the symbolism behind it. Why can’t DOMINICANS grasp the concept of discussion? It’s dishearting to read the ignorance that comes from so many people, simply because they are offended that someone makes a comment they percieve to be against their party on either side. Half of you here I guarantee had no idea what the symbols were muchless the meaning. I could care less myself, raised in Dominica, born in the UK returned to the UK, but I have family and friends on Dominica so it’s in my interest to keep up with the island. But alas it can be an embarassment when one comes here to read the crass and low down steez that comes from people who have long been toted as brilliant and informed! Now go ahead dig in
For somebody with a simple mind you got a lot to say..I mean I was expecting a 1 line response.. 2 for the most but
This is our problem. We sell ourselves. Blackmore said if he gives cards why will he not sign them?
I heard the have other projects. Imagine in the next few – the state palace, newtown school, other bridges, the hospital do not forget the housing for Kalinago people and those affected by recents weather events- the number of chinese statues we will have.
What I am getting is that, in our own country we are settling for china making Dominica look like them – WE ARE LOSING EVEN OUR IDENTITY AND WE SIT AND APPLAUD.
Why not a plaque saying that it is a gift or loan whatever from the people and government of china.
Why not give one thing and have it placed somewhere to show friendship.
I am a Christian and do not believe in idols. As far as I am concerned all such animal statues are Pagan symbols.
People, like the Chinese, who do not believe in God but in Budha, love these idols but I do not think that idol worshipping is part of our culture.
Marcel, I would swap Buddha for most of our christian faiths anytime. You only have to look at our small country to see the hostility and animosity among the multiple christian churches, forgetting one of the most important commandments they profess to support and exercise: “love your neighbour like thyself!”.
MALATETE….YOU ARE RIGHT ON POINT WITH THAT ONE. TO PLEASE MARCEL THEY SHOULD PUT A STATUE OF P-ASSTOR B.J ON THE BRIDGE INSTEAD
WAIT!!!…WHERE WORSHIPING IDOLS COMING IN THERE NUH? WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE SOMEBODY BOW DOWN IN WORSHIP TO THESE THINGS AND THEN YOU CAN TALK ABOUT IDOL.UNTIL THEN HOLD THY PEACE. ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD NOT ONLY IMAGES CAN BE WORSHIPED OR CONSIDERED AS IDOLS.PUTTING ANYTHING BEFOR GOD CAN BE CONSIDERED AN IDOL OR god. HOPE YOUR LIFE IS FREE FROM THEM. AMEN.
Roseau was named after the french when we were a colony of France. Porthmouth, Londonderry, princess margaret Hospital are all british names, their brand to remind us that were were colonies of the crown, our forefathers were beaten and bruised to build their empire… thses were gift aint they? worth lot more than the bridge but still we fought for abolition of slavery and independence. We were on the road to rename major schools and roads after our national heroes and patriots… a symbol of patriotism and hope for our future generation and development..
now for a mere gift of a bridge China has to impose it brand in Dominica while our tax payers pay back by buying all their worthless good, packing up our wastage disposal site(labas). this is the new form of colonialisation my country men, that script was written many years ago… dont be blind to it because you are a labourite, emancipate yourself from mental slavery. If you are a labourite as I am a workers we both could agree to call the bridge the Roosevelt skerrit bridge. not all will agree but to me it would be a more nationalistic maneuver.
we could come up with a symbol to exemplify our heritage or tradition…
I am Dominica. Are you?
The poll will be skewed since the question is not asked from a neutral perspective. The “Dominican Authorities” did not place the Chinese Lions. Please restate.
We BUY laptop and vehicles and the companies stamp their names on it. Mitsibish, Nissan, HP, Lenovo etc.
We dont complain cause we have the equipment to get the work done. The bridge helps alleviate traffic in Roseau, do the lions really matter?
There is a big difference between a lion statue and a brand name or logo.
and what is this big difference
So what? This is not controversial; this was a project done by two countries. All the EU funded projects have the EU flag on them, fisheries has a Japanese flag.
Who the hell cares about lion statues?
lol lol lol lol. The lion is indicative of where?? CHINA. Which equals their brand.
@ Hmmmmm
The difference between the names of those laptop, vehicles, et., and the lions, is that the lions are conspicuous, in public, for all to see. I do think that those lions are unnecessary and do not project Dominica’s heritage. It appears that the motive behind this is that the bridge, built by the Chinese, belongs to the Chinese and is not really part of Dominica. It projects the dominance of China in Dominica. Do you comprehend this?
i guess all those that r against the lion on the bridge will not use it at all. that is so petty a lion on a bridge.
you can call the new bridge; Lion Bridge, if someone are going to meet you in the city, tell them to meet you at the Lion Bridge
Dominichen se famie wetchen. A bunch of ungrateful people and politically-biased IDIOTS who are making an issue over this. Its like this ridiculous calypso of Soul Pous talking about Chinese going to bomb us and enslave us. WHAT UTTER RUBBISH!!!!
Ironically, the very cxountries who are really dictating to us and trying to control us through antidevelopment actions such as rulings at the WTO an imposition of unfair taxes on tourists visiting our islands, are the ones that many of these idiots praise!!! WHAT A THING!!!!!!!!!!
You are the IDIOT. The Chinese are in the US I don’t see the US allowing them to put their statutes around the country nor on bridges nor to fly their flags. If you think that way then you are already their slave mentally. These are not lions, they are DRAGONS and the Chinese worship them all the time;soon they will get Dominicans to do the same.This seems to me to be the beginning of mental slavery in Dominica. Get them out of the country and change your government ASAP.The government of DA needs to educate the youth and give them incentives to return home to work, inovate and build the country and stop taking handouts from communist countries like China.
@ Anonymous
You missed the point and the sense of it all. You are the idiot. Keep quiet and cease insulting your fellow people.
Politics got my people all paro..You all eating lion in their resturant anyway.
LMMMAAAAAOOOOOOOO aaaye i dribble on me for dat one soukou!
This coming from a person who calls herself a salop? lol
LMAO!
SHUT ALL U DAM MOUTH”THANKS FOR THE BRIDGE SKERO!!!!!!!!!
lmaaaaooo papa met lady
i agree with u wonderful. twhat for them to talk about they doesnt talk. shut allu damn mouth. that allu makin an issue about???? damn it
You know politics can make us so blind
PEOPLE WE HAVE A NEW BRIDGE
NO MORE CONGESTION
NO MORE TRAFFIC JAMS
NO MORE ROAD BLOCKS
A POSSIBLE INCREASE OF MORE COMMERCE INTO CAPITAL
But we’re here complaining about a damn Foo Dog? Are you serious??
If all you doh like de bridge LIE DOWN BY IT!
If the chinese should help Cwcil to build a big dog house in roseau to feed stray dogs and get them off the streets of roseau so they could then consume them I will agree that they rename roseau to Shanghai ti.
I am sure you would agree to…
Woooow you’re a special kind of stupid aren’t you?
well well well. y,all r really like the parrot on the map. like to talk.i c on reason for that big contraversy thats going on right now. real dummy in a can. ppl there r better things than that to worry about.common man. a lion on a bridge? tnx god for the bridge. we r not greatful for nothing. that is so petty. ppl sit back and think of wat u all r making a big deal about and u will c its not to make a big force about.u no what is our problem at home to much politics.morning, noon, and nite is d same old.POLITICS!!! thats is why i vote onnce in my life and never me again. all politicans r d same none not better than d other.
This isnt a dominican bridge. Dominica has not yet paid for this infrastructure. So it isnt a dominican bridge. It is a chinese bridge so the chinese can put whatever they like on it. How much of the infrastructure built in recent years really “belongs” to Dominica? Question to ponder on. But in the meantime enjoy your passage across this exotic representation of chinese engineering…..and guileful diplomacy which quietly prepares to adulterate and humiliate.
The bridge is good. China keep them coming! We’ll take anything. By the way how much do we owe you????????? But forget all that, NO MORE CONGESTION!!! YAAYYYY!!!
@ Truthofthem
As selling your soul to the devil for money and progress?
I was being sarcastic…..simple demonstration of unreasonable dominicans.
Ok, maybe they should put a crapaud and a sisserou on the back of the lions and my people will be happy. Yeah!
@lol
The Sisserou would do. It would be appropriate for Dominica and consistently, pleasant viewing.
I see dem statues everyday and what they doing? choops….”nothing” yall need to get over all you selves.Is a statue
smart people do ur research… it’s not a lion it’s a fou dog……. google before u make urself sound dumb!
I wonder who came up with the idea of putting those symbols on the bridge; Was it the Chinese? and if so, did they have to twist some fingers to get full compliance?
I do not think the smart leaders of our country initiated the bridge decoration with those symbols.
please! let us preserve our nature Island and maintain its natural beauty.
here’s what i think on this: yes China may have provided the bridge but was it for free?
And even if it were it is named the Dominica/China Friendship Bridge so AT LEAST THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING DOMINICAN ON IT!!!
AND WE MUST STOP BELIEVING THAT CHINA GIVES US FREENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!THERE IS NOT SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH IN THIS DAY AND AGE!!!!
The Economist Milton Friedman said this “there is not free lunch”
should be “there is no free lunch”
DA provided the location/space to build the bridge and China built the bridge. Whats the problems
@ En Ba La
“No” free lunch.
Whatever your views on the subject … My view is that there is no need for these “things” on the bridge. One day, there is much that we will understand though I suspect it will be much too late to chnange course then.
@ Hope
I agree. They are indeed “things” which do Dominica no good or rather Roseau. They are worthless to the beauty of Dominica. In other words, they serve no useful purpose.
All very ironic, since the Chinese (Asiatic) lion was wiped out hundreds of years ago.
it can be foo dog or mad dog it doesnt matter i dont have to sit in traffic for hours
Hmm
I dont know why Dominicans make an issue of everything. We should be thankful for the bridge. Some say we should put the parrot but dont you think we Dominicans talk enough putting a Parrot would only make it worst.We know how to bring down people is just like Liam Sebastien instead of encouraging the young man to do a good job we are saying he should not lead the team. We bring down our own. Stop and appreciate
@ Anonymous
They are not against the beautiful bridge which will greatly alleviate heavy traffic, for now anyway, until more people purchase vehicles and the population grows. They are against the lions which are of no significance to the beauty and reflection of Dominica and its culture, religious and otherwise. Give this a deep thought.
It is strategically placed at the entrance to the bridge because we have to “ENTER THE MOUTH OF THE LION”.
lmao dude you’re an idiot
if you are lyao then why do you think I’m an idiot ssakcaj
@ Asterix
They are not good and beautiful sights. Hope they do not bite and eat anyone.
Frankly, one view would give me the creeps. Ouch!
bridge or no bridge that is the question
i loled
the people who gave you thumbs down don’t have a sense of humour
Its is not a dominican bridge. Its is a chinese bridge. Dominica has not yet paid for this infrastructure. So its no dominican bridge. The chinese therefore have a right to put whatever they like on it. How much of the infrastructure built in recent years really “belongs” to dominica? Question to ponder on.
Four words:
Dominicans are so idle.
2 words
I agree
I agree with the individual who suggested Dominicans are too idle!
What the heck is the controversey about. Every architect that designs, constructs and build their work put their stamp on it. What is the problem????????
@ Homeboy
Those four lions should not be so conspicuous. That is the problem when foreigners assist other countries. They plant their godless emblems as a stamp on those nations as if they own those countries.
what nonsense Dominicans so Idle, so easy get home now.
Yeah but reality does set in, and I applaud those who are being observant.
What next? So my people can continue to run their mouths?
Next???
Real sin my girl/my boy if dey doh talk dere mouth will smell
DNO, the poll question will lead to an arbitrary result.
Why ask us if we think the Dominican authorities should have put the lions on the bridge?
They could have put anything on the bridge. They could have put nothing at all. So if I felt personally, that I would rather a cat, I would answer NO, they should not have put the lion. But that does not say anything.
The fact is they put the dogs, it’s a dog not a lion. A more suitable and relevant question would be whether the dogs bother me. I would say NO.
If it bother most of us then put a sisserou, a manicou, agouti, jacko, whatever. It will still bother us.
These are not lions they are Foo Dogs / Fu dogs
Who gives Viva La Bridge!
@ Traveller
They eat dogs. Be careful of the Chicken Fried Rice and other pieces of chicken which do not identify chicken legs, breast and thighs conspicuously.
Well dont drive on the bridge! Don’t ride on the Edward Leblanc highway, because it was built with Lion money, don’t go to the stadium because it was built with Lion money!And maybe we should not fly American Airlines because they have an eagle on it.
In Chinese Mythology, Fu Dogs or Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian lions are said to have protective powers. Foo Dogs are traditional guardians of temples, palaces, tombs, offices, and well-to-do homes. They always appear in pairs, the left side representing the female and the right side representing the male.
What Are Foo Dogs?
Foo dogs or fu dogs are considered to be sacred dogs that used to guard the Buddhist temples. Foo dogs have a close relationship with Buddhism as they have an appearance like lions and were considered as protectors of the religious buildings and defenders of law. There is a conception associated with foo dogs that these can shun away evil spirits from a place, this is why one can commonly find their statues at temple gates and tomb doors. As foo dogs are closely related to the history and tradition of China, they are given in the form of statues.Foo dog statues are in two common forms, stone foo dogs and jade foo dogs. Stone foo dogs are considered to be a feng shui item that prevents all the negative energies from entering any premises. Stone foo dogs are available in different materials such as marble, granite and other stones. The carvings present on the stone foo dogs have a great relevance as many people prefer to buy the ones that have religious Buddhist carvings in form of mantras carved on these.
Traditionally these foo dog statues were either made up of bronze or jade. In most of the jade foo dog statues, the male Fu Dog holds a globe under his right paw, which signifies control over his domain/protection of his home. The female Fu Dog holds a cub under her left paw, signifying strong maternal protective instincts. Jade foo dog statues are also considered as a symbol of elegance and power. There is one more thought related to buying a jade foo dog statue, it is believed that always a pair should be bought as this brings in power and stability. Usually the male statue is bigger than the female one for easy identification. The make fu dog is a symbol of yang whereas the female one represents yin. The complete pair tends to balance the energies, allowing only the positive ones to make an entry into a home.
In both the jade and stone fu dog statues, the heads are tilted inwards, demonstrating that a close eye is being kept on evil spirits, assuring that complete peace is maintained.
at least the lions on the bridge sende all u in the history books to research. get work to do.
@ Traveller
God, the Creator and Ruler of the world, at the helm, the top, sideways, in-between and below. By no means lions which are dangerous creatures. They are worthless in protecting anyone.
The only protection and from evil spirits Dominica, which is a Christian country is in dire need of is God’s protection. Lions can never protect them. You know what lions represent. They eat humans as prey. They are no protectors.
If a Christian is in danger, will they think of and call on a lion? Oh my! They will be devoured by the lion.
Why is it you call your self justice and peace when in the true sense your are a religious fanatic,using your religion to hate and judge other people.It is sometimes sickening to hear the things you profess to say in the name of your religion. Who cares if Dominica is a Christian Country, you think by just using the word Christian makes you a person or a Country something special to God, how so ignorant can you be.
Let the lions be lions (..or Foo dogs!). I wish we would express at least the same concern about the ramshackle shacks, posing as restaurants, that continue to fester along the river bank, adjacent to the new bridge. Not only do they look totally out of place now but constitute a health-hazard, an eyesore and are an embarrassment. Let’s replace them with some attractive landscaping to further enhance the new development.The lions are are a minor issue compared with that.
the bridge is good yes.but that bridge wasnt free. it wasnt a charity project so i don’t see why they had to put 4 chinese lions on the bridge in Dominica.Everybody can see is chinese bridge. stchupes
There are more important things to be concerned about other than the lions placed on the bridge by the chinese people who built it for the benefit of Dominicans. For a big island our people are too small minded. We need to travel to see the bigger picture.
here we go again. why didn’t u all tell them don’t build bridge in the first place. having the lion hides makes the bridge much more attractive and also a sign saying that dthere’s improvment in the country. i guess allu don’t like styles and also u all a ungrateful people who rather get things without the person who build it have alil mark saying they did it. common people stop crying for lil shit stuff like that
DOMINICANS!!!! PLEASE READ!! THIS IS NOT A LION!!! DOES THIS “THING IN ANY FORM LOOK LIKE A LION TO YOU??!!! COME ON… INSTEAD OF PROVING YOUR FOOLISHNESS TO THE WORLD ON DNO, GO DO SOME RESEARCH, COMPARE THE IMAGE TO THE FOO DOGS! OF CHINESE COLONY AND MEANING.. AND THEN COME BACK TO COMMENT… THIS IS NOT WHAT WE STAND FOR!! AT ALL… SMH… i am in no way in support of politics… but this has gone too far
Once a year on Halloween nite the lions are going to come alive and hunt down all the uwp in Dominica. mwuahahahahaha!!!!!!!
I think that if I build something I would want my signature on it. Like a famous Leonardo da Vinci painting it always has his signature. I don’t see any problems with the lions on the bridge. Besides they are guardians and they can also be found in the US on Chinese constructed buildings.
Let the idiots know that please.
NOT ON STATE OWNED THINGS!
Only on privately owned and diplomatic stuff.
Give the full info
this Government is going to distroy what’s left of our culture…what happen? the chinese said they gonna put a lion there & the government just say YES without thinking it through or discussing it? at least a mountain chicken or a parrot would do…not that big ass lion, mofo this ain’t China.
Actually it’s a dog, not a lion.
Any you are a Haitian, not a Dominica.
Go look at it for yourself.
*And you are a Haitian.
why monkeys always troubling lions . Some people just tooo idle. I like the extra it adds to the bridge . Lion Bridge rawwwwwww
Chinese guardian lions, known as Shishi (Chinese: 石獅; pinyin: shíshī; literally “stone lion”) or Imperial guardian lion, and often incorrectly called “Foo Dogs” in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China. They have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. Pairs of guardian lions are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, in China and in other places around the world where the Chinese people have immigrated and settled, especially in local Chinatowns.
I have no problem with that all this is a symbol of protection for the bridge….
Is it Godly?
Read you bible about Idolatry.
This is like the Israelites leaving Pharoah turning to all kinds of Idols for protection
Dominicans tend to miss what’s important and turn trivial or non-important matters into controversies. The lion statues is not the issue. The issue is whether the bridge was a priority. I maintain it was not. It does not address a critical need. The $8 Million should have been spent on priorities like repairing farm access roads, stabilizing areas prone to landslides that put people’s lives and property at risk and providing low-interest financing for heavily indebted tourism facilities to help safeguard jobs in the sector.
Dominicans, let us focus on the substantive issues like jobs, protection of life and property, and productivity improvements.
do your research people. foo dogs are a buddism symbol. we are a christian country, or so we say. so why should we allow a buddist symbol? it is not a problem with having the bridge but they could have at least put a dominican symbol on there instead of a chinese one. just saying. and to those that will say i am just a follower of the opposition, i am not. i am neutral and don’t need to support any party.
Peter R Augustine was bashing the catholics procession as worshiping of idols, now he says nothing about these. I think that this is indeed IDOLATRY
i’m thankful for the bridge… but china could have kept there lions… we not no province of china…
As an educated Dominican I must say, that some of my fellow Dominicans are just plain IDIOTIC. FOOLS to the greater extent. My God, u all are complaining about lions, what for all u to complain about all u not complaining at all. Go to your homes and find out wat your children are doing? HYPOCRITES.
these are not lions they are foo dogs dominicans pls do all research and stop letting politicians give you all bitter tablets to swallow without water.People becareful wat u all swallow.FOO DOGS in no way is lions pls google search.
a suggestion. Who don’t like the lions don’t drive on it and let us go and stick in traffic on riverbank. Bunch of idiots.
Our people are a bunch of idiots. you all got a bridge to free up the traffic in the town at no cost on our tax money. So what if it have four lions it could have dragon dinosaur money donkey whatever. The bridge is a good thing.
Nothing is free including your freedom. Would you trade that for a bridge?
Why is this particular bridge a good thing?
I guess you were a big supporter of the RED CLINIC…you need to do some serious thinking….nothing in life is free…there is always a price to pay…just saying
Whatever price we pay for the bridge we done pay it already whether the lions there on not. So what is your point. And this China colonizing Dominica talk is by a bunch of illiterate narrow minded idiots who listen to mat and lennox and these other guys. China giving grants all over the world in bigger countries than Dominica. What worth is little Dominica with 70000 people to China. You all are too stupid. People like you too damn political.
Hi I agree with you. The bridge cost us nothing and it helps with the traffic flow. My Family live in Laplaine and I hope they build one there to.
You are the type who will be gobbled up and you will never see it coming
Taken from Wikipedia :
Chinese guardian lions, known as Shishi (Chinese: 石獅; pinyin: shíshī; literally “stone lion”) or Imperial guardian lion, and often incorrectly called “Foo Dogs” in the West, are a common representation of the lion in pre-modern China. They have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits. Pairs of guardian lions are still common decorative and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and other structures, with one sitting on each side of the entrance, in China and in other places around the world where the Chinese people have immigrated and settled, especially in local Chinatowns.
Thanks for the info.
Just say thank God for the bridge and forget about the lions, you all guys look for to many petty things, had they put mountain chickens you all would still have a problem.
Passive right? See Tibet after 100 years – time is up and they are struggling – have me joining for freeing Tibet. we are so passive we will not even be able to rally support.
blackmore you and skerrit are selling our island they have to go why dont you all erect a statue of mamo
Hey Grell how about you don’t sound very mentally “erect” right now..metaphorically speaking
“Chinese lions” on the new bridge?
Does Africa have Lions? Many parts Asia – NOT just China have Lions. Lions are a prominent part of African culture and lore.
Are we Dominicans not mostly an African people?
So why say “Chinese lions” – why not just;
“Lions” on the new bridge – are they appropriate.
Placing the word “Chinese” prior to the word Lion will give DNO a skewed result based on bias against the “Chinese” – Just Saying …
does it matter weather the lions are there or not?? when ppl are for you they will defend you no matter what but when they are against you they look for every single little detail so they can use it against you and to critisize the chinese buuilt the bridge they also funded it so what is sooooo wrong if they put their mark on it. if they had giant parrots on the bridge these ppl would still talk.
Do not wear your ignorance with such class! It is indeed painful to watch. We are our own people and contrary to popular belief, we still own our country … so we will continue to exercise the right to say what is good or bad for us. Close your ears then…that should safeguard your ignorance.
If a man build a cupboard in your kitchen for you as a gift, would you allow him to inscribe his name on the door?
if you do a research on what is foo dogs then u all will know that it is not for our Christian island
well J
you “Christian” land is not that “Christian” to begin with…the kind of sht that goes on in your little “Christian” country the Foo Dogs are the least of your concerns
Christian island my foot. Hyprocrite!
I find this highly offensive. First of all the bridge is NOT a GIFT to the people of Dominica it’s part of a LOAN PROJECT so that in itself is grossly and deliberately misleading. Our Journalists so lazy why don’t they ask the real questions.
2ndly UNLESS a building is owned by Chinese even in the US they can’t put their symbols on it, what is Dominica doing with lions head chinese symbols on it’s bridge. Dominicans hate to read, and those who do feel empowered not to address these issues, but to keep information to themselves. This is not just a symbol. It’s highly offensive and should be taken down. If it’s one time I will encourage vadalism is for this. We have our own national symbols..FOO DOGS are aka Shishi are stamps of ownership and submission by Chinese imperialists. Wherever they establish a china town, they erect two guardian Foo Dogs. So what does this mean that ROSEAU is now a CHINA TOWN? and people are tolerating this rubbish and listening to uniformed Blackmore. Long after the PM and Blackmore and his cabinet departs from this earth and those of us who because of political affiliation hold on to denial these symbols and chinese invasion will take root on Dominica.
Tell them try it in any other place. Why not our Sisserou? why not two slaves with the chains at their feet showing we are liberated? why not trees to represent our forest? We have become so passive because of politics that even when a LOAN was taken to build a bridge the government calls it a gift and we clap! GOD HELP DOMINICA
The bridge is funded by a grant not a loan. It’s part of the West Road rehabilitation project.
The bridge is a grant project my friend state house and state college are loan funded get your facts straight.
Amen to that!
this has been my stand on the matter from the first time i saw this statue and it still stand
I do not hate any political party but I love Dominica more ….her well being is my only priority. Dominica is Unique in ways unimaginable don’t spoil it please I beg of u …tonight dere I saw a pic and it just cotwayay me …a big Chinese statue on the bridge intering our country capital (a joke dat man) I don’t care what Allu political preference is I refuse to believe Allu agree for Dominica to be branded by the Chinese. If u giving a “gift” to a country who has it own culture and beliefs and value then magwasa give it right put something Dominican …like a parrot or a dam frog or something .I’m not being political just being Dominican ..there is no one perfect political party …they all have their flaws but when I see something I do not agree with concerning my country of birth I will speak it .yes we all want to see Dominica move forward but if its at any cost den I would rather have my country the way we used to it .not all change is good …for many years we lived with the simple way of things and still we stand .(jah designed u in a specific way …why would u sell ur soul to transform urself into something ur not ) AT ANY COST WE GIVE WHAT THEY WANT TO GET WAT WE WANT .
Those like u just looking for confrontation. Roosevelt Skerrit saw the need for the brigde and got it done. Try vandalizing and u will soon find out who is man in this country. The fact that it was done by Skerrit have allu bar-zoo-dee. We the patriots will stand up tothose like u. All u fotget it was 18-3
Your ignorance is pure bliss. How dumb can you get? It’s people like you who cause Dominican folks abroad to be ashamed of us.Go
get yourself an education if it is not too late for you.
Guess you must have spent several sleepless night studying how much sillier you could become. Are you working on your PHD in Silliness?
Why not hold a Press Conference and invite the Police and Min. of Communications to witness your destruction of the Foo Dogs with your 10 lbs. sledge, instead of encouraging some innocent person to do your work for you?
Then everyone would know how you feel about the Dogs/Lions.
Prove to Dominicans how bold you really are. Don’t hide behind this blog.
I Agree, when you give a gift they have a right ot place their symbols where ever they want but IT IS NOT A GIFT… so please take this Lions… out of our bridge… I am grateful for the job they have done but the Bridge nor Roseau is theirs… It is ours and our childrens, children to come… TAKE IT DOWN… VANDALIZE IT I say…
Omg is this really being said by the Holy Spirit?
reading this comment gives me a tat of hope. there are minds in Dominica who still think alike…At least there arre people on this country who recognise that we are children of the most brutal and inhumane history ever written….
We will not tolerate it modern version..
Amen my brother. I will join in praying, GOD HELP DOMINICA
So what if it was a donkey? Stupes. Just be thankful for the bridge so you can head home after work quicker.
Chupes….what’s the big deal you all have a new bridge and you all are complaining about lions. Come on
Do your homework jenny, please READ and use a dictionary. If you only knew what those symbols were you too would be angry.So the next time you see these dogs or dragons you will think twice. Go find a library or a dictionary and LEARN SOMETHING PLEASE!!!!!!!
So if it were Jamaicans working on the bridge and then put up the lions statues, would it still have been a problem? That’swhat I want to know.
start them Chinese just start…wait and allu go see…buddha statues that coming next
Anonymous best you change your name to Adummymous
Much ado about nothing.
I’ve seen other nations place their symbols on projects all over.
Dominicans just like to shoogonay caka as they say. Have to make an issue about everything and anything, but can’t simple appreciate something.
There has to be a bit of give and take. Are the statues going to prevent you from driving/ walking on the bridge/ I think not!
I wonder if all those who complain would have agreed to pay higher taxes to fund the $8m in construction cost so as not to have the lions at the entrance to the bridge.
If Dominicans have time to sit and complain about lion on bridge. I give up.
They are not dragons or lions they are foo dogs
Can you read the Chinese lettering on the entrance to the “Chinese” state palace? And you really think that that palace or the grounds belong to the people of DA anymore? Get wise.
I don’t have any problem with the Lion what so ever..Lion means strength!!! The most important thing is that we have the bridge that was very much needed!!!
Where did you get that meaning for lions from, blackmoore? It figures
BLACKMORE NEED TO SWALLOW A DICTIONARY
Ignorance runs rampant in Dominica, Really!!
Ignorance is bliss down there. Dominicans are in real trouble. The Chinese are not in Dominica for any simple reason you know; they are there because there is something they want and that thing is the country of DA and slavery of the people there. I just have a bad feeling that I will not be able to retirre in my homeland of Dominica. SO SAD!!!
You are writing this comment and calling people ignorant is like the devil telling other people they are evil, how more arrogant can you be. Oh that bad feeling you you mentioned you got of returning back to your home land well it is not a bad feeling at all, it is just that you who cannot differentiate ignorance and reality.
@Ka Yes, lions mean strength but, who’s strength? Dominica or China? We are such ignorant and hungry people. We abandoned the land and waiting on our family that live overseas to support us and crooked Politicians to beg the worlds most hated Dictators to build roads, bridges and and whatever else we beg for. I am so ashamed of the Caribbean Islands. People in politics want to get rich fast and the country be damned. They are not stealing our money because there is no money to steal. They are just selling our Islands to the highest bidders and pocketing the cash. Lord Help Us!!!
The foo dogs symbolizes that chinese really givng us dominicans dog to eat