tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355076702066700080.post5507790592520997316..comments2023-10-06T01:38:30.480-07:00Comments on Beijing Calling: Garden RetreatGoodbye HK, Hello YVRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220868581581406872noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355076702066700080.post-6001538807383266872008-02-09T18:23:00.000-08:002008-02-09T18:23:00.000-08:00during the ming dynasty in southern china the clas...during the ming dynasty in southern china the classical garden is a retreat of scholars, painters and government officials. this privilaged class could indulge themselves 'longing for mountains and waters'. its serenity and relaxed atmosphere provide its owner inspiration, relaxation that refreshes the mind. some twenty years ago in vancouver the classical garden in chinatown was built modeled after wang xi yuan. it is adjacent to the chinese cultural centre. architect joe wei spent quite some time in suzhou to study its styles, layout and structures . the chinese government has assisted with its construction by sending a number of artesans from china also some building material which are not available outside china. it now is a tourist attraction of the city and chinatown. there is a chinese garden society which holds concerts and other cultural events throughout the year. it was recently visited by our governor general michaelle jean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com