VOICED: Poland poaches giant Jesus crown from Rio

The Christ of Swiber gin statue, a 440-ton monument, surpasses Rio's Jesus statue as the tallest. Initiated by Sylvester Zawadzki, it symbolizes Christ's age at death. Funded by donations, it boosts local tourism without government expense. Opinions vary on its value, with some seeing it as a Christian symbol and others as a missed opportunity for community investment.

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