tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684277511053973833.post5575496124071215947..comments2023-11-26T17:19:22.499+00:00Comments on RAMBLES FROM MY CHAIR: Liverpool Biennial - Temple of a Thousand BellsScriptor Senexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17795521284516432520noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684277511053973833.post-35884797777071295592010-10-07T06:28:46.941+01:002010-10-07T06:28:46.941+01:00Oh! I like this! Are there really 1.000 bells? Did...Oh! I like this! Are there really 1.000 bells? Did you count them?<br /><br />The story reminds me of the legend of "The Bells of Vineta". In case you are not familiar with it: Once upon a time (to be more precise, in the 1300s), there was an immensely rich town on the coast of the Baltic Sea, Vineta. Its inhabitants were not only rich but also greedy and immoral (according to what was supposed to be immoral back then).<br />As they were impenitent in spite of the warnings from pure-hearted people, their town was submerged in a flood and the inhabitants perished.<br />Legend has it that to this day, if wind, waves and time are right, the bells of Vineta can still be dimly heard from down below, as a warning to all those who lead greedy, immoral lives.<br /><br />Uplifting, isn't it?Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.com