Skywhalepapa enthrals Canberra crowd – even as winds keep him grounded – The Guardian

CanberraThousands gather before dawn for the official launch of beloved Skywhales new companion
Many cities have patron saints. In Palermo in southern Italy there is a story that a vision of Saint Rosalia, a young hermit, saved the city from a plague. In Berlin, you can see a black bear everywhere you look: on the citys coat of arms, on street signs, as statues like teddy bears telling visitors they are welcome.
Around the world, part of living in a city is to believe in mythical creatures or visions…

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