Just like the meaning of statue(雕像), living statues are people who stand on the streets without moving just like statues. Maybe it is hard to believe. But when you come to Barcelona, Spain, you will believe it. Las Ramblas is the most famous street in Barcelona. Especially in the summer, thousands of tourists go to the sea by walking down this street. It is a centre of shops and markets. You can not only find tourists there, but also thieves, police, and so on. Among them, the living statues are the most special.
They are covered with different colours of paint, wearing clothes for different seasons, and standing on the street for several hours without moving. When the visitors guess whether they are real or fake(假的), the statues come to life and move for a few seconds. The movement of the statues seems that someone gave them new lives. They really look like statues, and that's how they got their name.
Usually there is a jar(罐子)or a hat in front of them. They change to another pose(姿势)when a tourist puts a coin in the hat. Tourists may take photos after giving them some money. But be careful not to touch them unless you want to be covered with paint. It's a really special experience. Don't you think so？
