Description of the attraction
The sculptural composition "Happiness is under construction" is an unusual monument located in the central part of the city of Novosibirsk at the intersection of two streets - Krasny Prospekt and Oktyabrskaya Magistral.
The sculptural composition is a pair of nesting storks. According to legends, storks brought not only children, but also great happiness. Therefore, everyone tried to attract these birds to their home. Hence it was customary: "Where the stork is found - there comes happiness."
The sculptural composition with a rather unusual name "Happiness is under construction" was opened in August 2006. Such a gift to all local residents was made by the GC "White Aist" and the city mayor's office. The opening ceremony of the sculptural composition was attended by: the mayor of Novosibirsk V. F. Gorodetsky, chairman of the city council N. N. Boltenko, head of the administration of the Central District of the city of Novosibirsk G. P. Zakharov and other government officials.
Storks "flew" to Novosibirsk not by chance. It was 2006 that was officially declared the Year of the Family, and who, if not these birds, symbolizes the creation of a family, happiness and the birth of children? Since the erection of the monument, lovers come to him to dream about the future, newlyweds make wishes, and older couples remember their youth here.
There is a legend in Novosibirsk associated with this sculpture. They say that if you throw a coin into the nest and it lingers in it, then the family will soon be replenished. For good luck, the lovers touch with their palms the original bronze pedestal with the prints of a woman's and a man's hand.
Today the sculptural composition "Happiness is under construction" is one of the most popular meeting places for lovers and newlyweds.
