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| Sea Odyssey giants return to Liverpool for WW1 commemoration | Sea Odyssey giants return to Liverpool for WW1 commemoration |
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| Giant puppets will return to Liverpool for an event to mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War One. | Giant puppets will return to Liverpool for an event to mark 100 years since the outbreak of World War One. |
| Memories of August 1914 will see Little Girl Giant and her canine companion Xolo return to the city's streets from 23 to 27 July. | Memories of August 1914 will see Little Girl Giant and her canine companion Xolo return to the city's streets from 23 to 27 July. |
| They appeared in 2012 in Sea Odyssey which was watched by 800,000 people. | |
| Helen Grant, Minister for Sport and Tourism, said: "Liverpool will without a doubt be home to one of the largest cultural commemorations." | Helen Grant, Minister for Sport and Tourism, said: "Liverpool will without a doubt be home to one of the largest cultural commemorations." |
| 'Outdoor magic' | 'Outdoor magic' |
| The Royal De Luxe's street theatre show is one of many events that will be taking place across the country over the next four years. | The Royal De Luxe's street theatre show is one of many events that will be taking place across the country over the next four years. |
| Mrs Grant, who is co-ordinating the government's World War One commemorations, said: "This is sure to be a truly powerful and memorable piece of street theatre, which will shine a spotlight on an incredibly important period in our history." | Mrs Grant, who is co-ordinating the government's World War One commemorations, said: "This is sure to be a truly powerful and memorable piece of street theatre, which will shine a spotlight on an incredibly important period in our history." |
| Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said it was "guaranteed to be awe inspiring". | Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said it was "guaranteed to be awe inspiring". |
| Sea Odyssey saw three giant marionettes - a 50ft (15m) man, a 30ft (9m) girl, and a 9ft (2.m) dog, called Xolo - in the streets of Liverpool for a three-day event in April 2012. | Sea Odyssey saw three giant marionettes - a 50ft (15m) man, a 30ft (9m) girl, and a 9ft (2.m) dog, called Xolo - in the streets of Liverpool for a three-day event in April 2012. |
| The event, which commemorated the Titanic disaster, was witnessed by 800,000 people and generated an estimated £32m for the city. | The event, which commemorated the Titanic disaster, was witnessed by 800,000 people and generated an estimated £32m for the city. |
| The WWI event has been commissioned by Liverpool City Council and 14-18 Now, which is a cultural programme funded by groups including the Department for Culture Media and Sport. | The WWI event has been commissioned by Liverpool City Council and 14-18 Now, which is a cultural programme funded by groups including the Department for Culture Media and Sport. |
| The story for Memories of August 1914 and the route will be announced at a later date. | The story for Memories of August 1914 and the route will be announced at a later date. |