The Lang Lang community has celebrated the unveiling of a new art sculpture that honours the town's proud rodeo heritage.
Koo Wee Rup-Lang Lang Rotary Club initiated the sculpture project to celebrate the town's identity and rodeo heritage, attract visitors, and foster community pride.
Located off McDonalds Trk outside of the Lang Lang Showgrounds, the sculpture features three galloping horses mimicking the movements seen in rodeos - a bronc, a barrel racer and a roping horse.
Artist Adam Humphreys used up to one kilometre of steel to bring the vision to life.
Local community members including representatives from Lang Lang Show Society, Lang Lang Rotary, the Lang Lang District Business & Community Group, senior citizens and students from Lang Lang Primary School attended a community launch event at the showgrounds to officially unveil the sculptures.
Cardinia Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Alanna Pomeroy said it was a pleasure to celebrate completion of this project, which beautifully showcased the community's deep passion for horses.
She also acknowledged the community's involvement and patience throughout the process.
"I want to thank everyone who participated in the engagement discussions that has contributed to the development of this sculpture. I hope this incredible artwork stands as a fitting tribute to the long-running Lang Lang Rodeo," Cr Pomeroy said.
Westernport Ward Cr Trudi Paton was MC for the unveiling. "Adam's work captures the spirit and legacy of Lang Lang's longstanding cultural identity and its strong connection to horse riding and rodeo and we're really pleased to celebrate its completion.
"It's a piece that will draw tourism and something for locals to be proud of well into the future" she said.
The Lang Lang Public Art Project was completed with funding support from the State Government's Regional Development Victoria Tiny Towns Fund and Cardinia Shire Council.