Where in the World Is Orchy?
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Orchy's Adventures in Safety
Orchy®* takes health and safety very seriously, so he is currently staying at home at Orchard's headquarters. He encourages everyone to practice social distancing and wear masks when that is difficult. Until it is safer to venture out, he wanted to share some of his past getaways with you. So for now, see if you can guess "Where in the World Was Orchy?" |
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Small in Size, Large in Stature
Like almost one million other tourists each year, Orchy enjoyed his trip to view this 107-year-old statue. Though it measures only about four feet tall, it has become one of the most iconic sites for its home city. It was actually inspired by a famous fairy tale from Hans Christian Anderson. The story goes that a local brewer was so moved when he saw the fairy tale performed as a ballet, he commissioned Edvard Eriksen to create this masterpiece out of bronze and granite.
For a statue, it has experienced quite a bit of excitement, though not all of it has been positive. Sadly, it has been the victim of vandalism several times: twice she lost her head, once the arm was sawed off, and once someone blew her off her rock with explosives. To add insult to injury, she even found herself temporarily banned from Facebook for breaching its nudity guidelines. In happier times, she got to travel and represent her country at the World's Fair in Shanghai. Fortunately, she is beloved by the city, and it always rescues and restores her, so she can keep watch over the harbor and welcome travelers.
Upon returning home, Orchy learned that there is a 30" replica of this statue in Greenville, Michigan. Maybe that will be Orchy's next destination?
Like almost one million other tourists each year, Orchy enjoyed his trip to view this 107-year-old statue. Though it measures only about four feet tall, it has become one of the most iconic sites for its home city. It was actually inspired by a famous fairy tale from Hans Christian Anderson. The story goes that a local brewer was so moved when he saw the fairy tale performed as a ballet, he commissioned Edvard Eriksen to create this masterpiece out of bronze and granite.
For a statue, it has experienced quite a bit of excitement, though not all of it has been positive. Sadly, it has been the victim of vandalism several times: twice she lost her head, once the arm was sawed off, and once someone blew her off her rock with explosives. To add insult to injury, she even found herself temporarily banned from Facebook for breaching its nudity guidelines. In happier times, she got to travel and represent her country at the World's Fair in Shanghai. Fortunately, she is beloved by the city, and it always rescues and restores her, so she can keep watch over the harbor and welcome travelers.
Upon returning home, Orchy learned that there is a 30" replica of this statue in Greenville, Michigan. Maybe that will be Orchy's next destination?
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Can You Guess Where Orchy Is?
If you think you know where Orchy is, please submit your answer by October 11, 2020, to be eligible to win an Orchard prize package. *Orchy is a trademark of Orchard Software Corporation for installation of laboratory software and technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems; maintenance of computer software.
Last Quarter Recap: In the last issue, Orchy shared a photo from his trip to Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, Alabama, a short drive from Mobile. Orchy highly recommends making a point to see this magical place that has something special every season of the year. 
Congratulations, Judy! Judy Thompson, Lab Education Specialist, from Washington Health System, correctly guessed Orchy’s location and is the Orchard prize package winner. |
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