Spain Blog #64: Sitges: Bacardi Museum Part 3: Beach Statue

Statue on the seaside promenade, the Paseo Marítimo at the beach

The founder of Bacardi Rum, Facundo Bacardí Massó helped put Sitges, Spain on the map. Not only is there a Bacardi museum there, but the city also erected a statue in his honor called “Looking into the Future,” on the seaside promenade, the Paseo Marítimo at the beach. Sitges sits on the Mediterranean coast and this statue of two open hands in a circle frames the beach nicely. In this blog you'll learn about the sculpture!

THE ARTIST AND SCULPTURE- The Sitges-inspired sculpture by artist Lorenzo Quinn is entitled “Looking into the Future.” The one-of-a-kind work has a base of solid stone (using stone from Sitges); on top of which is a large steel circle held up by open hands made of bronze and the Bat, the globally recognized symbol of Bacardi, also known symbol of good luck, fortune and family unity. The base has an embedded plaque with a portrait and explanation of the life and vision of Mr. Massó.

MEANING OF THE CIRCLE AND THE HANDS - The circle symbolises the global dimensions of the brand and the company. The open hands reaching for the sky symbolise letting dreams take flight, with the confidence to succeed.

Replica of the Circle of Hands in the museum

AT THE UNVEILING - His great-great grandson Facundo Bacardi, the Bacardi chairman, joined Sitges Mayor Jordi Baijet to honour his memory with the unveiling of a statue celebrating his life, success, and connections to Sitges.

NEXT: HOW RUM IS MADE and our Funny Taste Test!