A fountain and a sculpture under the same name, Pelicans,
were erected in 1978 and reconstructed in 2003.
Most passers-by might wonder how such exotic birds as pelicans came to Siauliai.
The story is simple: once upon a time, a pair of pelicans failed to keep pace with the flock.
They took a wrong direction and headed north instead of south.
When flying over Siauliai, they landed to quench their thirst with water from a pool.
An evil sorceress turned them into stones.
The authoress of the sculpture: B. Kasperaviciene.
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I like these Lithuanians legends, but I deeply hope no witches or wizards are still around
ready to turn little travelling bears into stones
to make a new fountain...