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A restoration of the beloved Virgin Mary statue in Seville, known as the Macarena, went wrong, sparking outrage among locals who felt the work made her look overly made-up. The botched repairs caused a scandal, revealing deep reverence for the statue and sparking political and cultural tensions in the city. The incident has led to calls for further restoration and reflection on the community's attachment to their sacred images.
Plans by a ski resort in rural California to install a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary have sparked anger among locals who argue that it disrespects the area's Native American history. Critics have called for the resort to keep religion out of skiing and have started an online petition demanding the project be halted. The resort's owners, however, see the statue as a representation of their dedication to family and the beauty of the mountain. The project is expected to be completed next summer.
A ski resort in California, Mt. Shasta Ski Park, has announced plans to erect a 20-foot statue of the Virgin Mary on one of its slopes, which has sparked outrage among some locals. Nearly 1,700 people have signed a petition to stop the construction, arguing that the statue will offend those who do not share the same religious beliefs and disrupt the natural beauty and spirituality of the environment. Critics have suggested honoring the Native Americans who once inhabited the area instead and have called for religion to be kept out of skiing.