Collection announced to help restore sculpture in memory of Lidice children

A sculpture in memory of the Lidice children killed in the Nazi punitive action that destroyed the town in WWII is in need of restoration due to damage caused by time and weather. The Lidice Memorial has announced a collection to help finance the project. The aim is to raise CZK 13 million. When the money is available the damaged statues will be thoroughly cleaned and restored by experts. According to Eduard Stehlík, director of the Lidice Memorial, the restoration process will fully respect the original sculpture by Marie Uchytilova.