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This piece of art, welcoming millions of people every year to Canada in Vancouver International Airport is entitled “Flight,” and is the world’s largest Coast Salish Spindle Whorl at nearly 5 meters in diameter. The artwork is presented in a setting of water and stone, symbolic of this land. The spindle whorl uses traditional images to depict the theme of flight. The eagle, which is considered a symbol of power, is designed around the image of a man whose arms are raised, welcoming visitors and also gesturing flight. On the chests of the men are salmon motifs to represent the Coast Salish people, who still live and fish along the shores of British Columbia. #shotoniphone #traveljournal #dvpontour #airportlover #upintheair #yvr #airport #art #traditional #welcome #canada #theoldcountry

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