Tacoma's
Chinese Reconciliation Park and Garden, a project in process, was begun to help reconcile the
expulsion of all of Tacoma's Chinese citizens in 1885. It's been on my radar to visit since the ting was erected. I finally made it to the park and thought that something sobering and about reconciliation might be appropriate for Good Friday.
Love these stone bowls with rocks and water!
Would it be in really poor taste to sneak in and pave this with yellow bricks?
Phases one and two have been completed; phases three and four are awaiting funding.
Although it is new and incomplete, it's a wonderful and sobering place to visit.
The ting was donated by Tacoma's sister city Fuzhou, China. Materials arrived and craftsmen from China erected the structure on site.
It's quite striking and one entrance is guarded by carved-stone dragons.
Ceiling
Wouldn't it be amazing to have a structure like this in the middle of one's garden?
There is a lot of very nice hardscape but I'm looking forward to seeing more of the plant part of the garden. Right now, there's not a lot going on horticulturally.
I'm sure that will come with time but the park is still a cool place to visit.
These carved reliefs along with the interpretive signs remind us of the events and the purpose of the park.
This shot was totally accidental. I didn't even notice the guy pointing until I looked at my pictures later in the day.
One more place that I've always wondered about checked off the list. Happy Easter on Sunday!
