Banana statue needs a name
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 31/08/2010 (5833 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The 30-foot, 6,200-pound yellow banana statue that excitedly welcomes visitors to Melita needs a catchy moniker.
The Melita & Area Tourism Committee launched its Name Our Banana Statue contest today.
Contestants are asked to submit two names — one for the banana itself and one for the blue jay that sits in the banana’s hand.
Perhaps a contender for the happiest roadside attraction in Canada, the bright yellow banana wears a fashionable brown belt with a huge grey buckle that reads “Welcome to the Banana Belt,” signifying Melita’s reputation for being one of southwestern Manitoba’s warmest locations.
An equally excited blue jay sits in the banana’s right palm, sporting a yellow T-shirt with the letters IBA, which stands for “Important Bird Area,” signifying Melita’s status as a well-recognized site for birders.
The contest is open to everyone and the deadline for entries is midnight on Sept. 30. Entry forms are available at a variety of businesses in Melita as well as online at Melitamb.ca.