The Ya Mo monument, located in the center of town, just outside the old city gate, is visited daily by a neverending procession of worshippers coming from all around Thailand. The main statue there, erected in 1934, was sculpted by an Italian-born artist, now considered as the father of modern art in Thailand: Silpa Bhirasri (real name Corrado Feroci, 1892-1962). Along the years, the statue has become the symbol of the city. However the real object of attention and devotion at the monument is a smaller replica statue located below the main one. Pilgrims buy flowers, colored veils, and tiny golden stickers to decorate and honour it. By consequence, the small statue is always colourful and it changes look costantly.