Check out these fruit monuments that are so gigantic, they’ve become iconic sights for tourists
Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons
History has shown that, as an expression of love and passion for something or someone, humans raise a giant monument in its favour. This has led to the construction of some of the most beautiful statues and buildings in the world, but it has also birthed a collection of odd and over-the-top — but strangely endearing — landmarks scattered around the globe.
In this feature, we take a look at how people have showcased their love for fruits with these humongous landmarks that look as sweet as their namesakes.
This fibreglass structure is an ode to the man who grew the largest pumpkin in the world in 1977. (Photo: Loozrboy / Flickr)
World’s Largest Pumpkin: Manitoba, Canada
This may be the world’s largest artificial pumpkin, but it is also a tribute to the largest grown pumpkin in the world. Roland’s Large Pumpkin in the town of Roland in Manitoba, Canada, was created in 1990 during the Roland Centennial in honour of Edgar Van Wyck or the “Pumpkin King”.
In 1977, Van Wyck became a local legend when he landed his family — and the town — in the Guinness Book of World Records for growing the largest pumpkin in the world. To celebrate, this 3.65m-tall pumpkin was built out of steel rods and covered in orange fiberglass.
It certainly makes for a quirky photo opportunity, especially during Fall. In fact, you can join in the Roland Pumpkin Fair held on the first Saturday of October and enjoy a pancake breakfast, craft sale, pumpkin tea and desserts, a harvest supper and the original Great Pumpkin and Vegetable Weigh-Off.
Roland’s Large Pumpkin, Pacific Avenue, Roland, Manitoba, Canada.
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