Why there’s a fence around Kuwait’s Constitution Monument
Posted by Mark
Last week I posted about how a tall metal fence was being constructed around Kuwait’s Constitution Monument. Well a reader who I presume is somehow connected to the project left a comment explaining why the decision to erect a fence was made:
Initially the monument and the garden hosting it were supposed to be opened to the public, as the garden was designed to tell a story, the story of the state of Kuwait before and after the constitution. The side of the garden as you enter it from the Tijaria tower represents the past, you`ll see only desert plants arranged in randomly and in groups, planted in sand, representing the tribes scattered over the deserted area of the country. Once you pass trough the monument, which represents the Kuwait Constitution (and which is actually built from titanium plates electroplated with bronze and the bronze blocks you see on the monument are representing the articles of the constitution, one block for each article) you enter the garden representing the present, on the right, and the future on the left. The fountain to the right has few vertical sprinklers representing the oil-wells. The flowers are representing the people of Kuwait (diversity of flowers for diversity of people) and a stream of water that goes to the roots of the monument is the symbol of the will of the people feeding/changing the constitution according to the modern needs. The left side has a mirror fountain, still water, beautiful flowers; is the future of Kuwait.
This is how the park was designed/imagined by the architect.
All those olive trees were brought from Italy and carefully selected to look almost the same in shape and height. Flowers have been brought from outside most of them. The marble used for pathways is also from Italy.
A lot of work/expensive materials/money have been invested in this project. It was supposed to be a place for leisure/ relaxation.
Few days after it was inaugurated flowers/plants were uprooted, stones and plants thrown in the water olive trees with broken branches and the disaster continued. Two times the plants/flowers were replanted with the same effect on people (uneducated / unsupervised kids mostly).
As so.. the decision to place a fence around this area has been taken very easy. This fence will be in place until the second phase of the project (rehabilitation of the entire park) will start/finish.
In conclusion, THAT fence is there because of the people (not drawing a conclusion that all people are the same so don`t jump with lame comments, who wants to understand what i mean will understand; see Mark`s article related to the Zoo) not because someone wanted to stop access of the people to the park. Hopefully one day will be open for everyone to see and admire.
Its totally makes sense and I am confident that people will understand the idea of protective fences. We are living where some are trying to break down the chandelier in 360 Mall as part of their biggest achievement in life!
Yes, and the answer says, “rehabilitation of the entire park”
I think people need rehabilitation and not the park
Ungrateful, just despicable.
If you want to know the future of any country, look at its youth. Disrespect towards everyone, no respect for the dignity of people, no respect for the rule of law.
Now imagine the future Kuwait is headed for.
I’m resisting the temptation to rant; but I’m sure someone will chime in with the ‘GTFO’ comment.
To which I will say – I can always leave, but Kuwait will still be the same.
Also, my leaving won’t change anything; that’s really what I wanted to say. I really hope that Kuwait changes for the better; but as I see it now – its really going the opposite direction.
مو كفو, همج ماهمهم إلى مصلحتهم.
ناس مو متربية.
so happy i moved away 11 years ago..
Blogs like this remind me that it was the best decision ive ever made
Where have you moved to ?
You reading this blog illustrates how you miss Kuwait! We have our share of issues (generous share at times) but it’s one of the best places on earth to live and raise a family! I speak objectively even though I’m Kuwaiti.
Sick and tired of people using any excuse on this and other blogs to either attack Kuwait or to tell foreigners to get out.
I have spent the entirety of my life over here and with how i am being treated i will leave soon,that doesen’t mean i”ll leave this blog ,Everyone who has spent a long time over here would like to know what goes on,
You haven’t a single coherent argument whatsoever
so why are you here now? If i hated a place so much I would not be browsing a blog to remind me of said place.
Pretty sad i must say.
I’ve seen this happening a lot. a lot of people without common sense. smoking inside the malls & just outside the hospitals.
:( I was so waiting to see it when I return to Kuwait.
Wonder why some people cant be respectful of civic property… how does defacing and / or spoiling something beautiful come so easily to them?!
Evidently, common sense is a rarity these days!
One must visit south east Asian counties to learn how to respect monuments !
Lack of awareness campaign in Kuwait, lack of understanding and sense in youths ! Mostly those rowdy arabs…
South Asians can be rowdy too, they’re just afraid to be rowdy in Kuwait
Its a matter of law enforcement, any country with lax law enforcement would have the same issues instead of putting up a fence how about making the cops do their jobs?
Honestly, I think it’s deeper roots are an issue of parenting – or the lack thereof. Most kids now are being brought up by their maids, who daren’t discipline them in any way for fear of losing their job.
As they grow older, they are allowed to do pretty much anything they want. Even more worrying – if you think this generation of young adults are bad, what are their kids going to be like?
Maybe you should add a baboon cage to represent the place where all idiots need to be kept? :P