THE MINNESOTA CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN SOCIETY
& THE US-CHINA PEOPLES FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION, MINNESOTA CHAPTER (USCPFA-MN)
PROUDLY ANNOUNCE THE CREATION OF
Liu Ming Yuan | 柳明園 | LUB VAJ PHOOJ YWG
THE ST. PAUL-CHANGSHA CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
OF WHISPERING WILLOWS & FLOWING WATERS
AT PHALEN REGIONAL PARK
1624 Phalen Drive, St. Paul, MN
THE FIRST SISTER-CITY CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN IN MINNESOTA
A multi-cultural landmark offering an inclusive cultural gathering space
that strengthens community connectedness, health, & healing
Xiang Jiang Pavilion photo by Bryan Murphy, Architect St. Paul Parks & Rec
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Following the MCFGS 8/8/2024 Annual Meeting & Election, we welcome Haoyu Zhao to the 15-member Board. 5 Directors renewed for 2 years: Donglin Liang, Jeremy Tok, Mary Warpeha, Gaoly Yang, Chen Zhou. 9 Directors will continue the 2nd year of their term: Brian Hammer, Sue Klevan, Stuart Knappmiller, Christina Le, Linda Mealey-Lohmann, Christina Deng Morrison, Romi Slowiak, Pa Thao, Bill Zajicek.
2024-2025 Officers: Bill Zajicek, President; Chen Zhou, Vice President; Linda Mealey-Lohmann, Secretary; Sue Klevan, Treasurer; Gaoly Yang & Mary Warpeha, Executive-at-large Members.
We thank Stuart Knappmiller for his 2 years of service as Treasurer and Ali Van who will continue her service as an Honorary Advisory Council Member. We welcome Yue Pearl Cheng to the Committee roster.
MCFGS seeks additional Committee Members. Download Committee Member application HERE. Read Description of MCFGS Committees/Subcommittees HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MCFGS announces the September 21, 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival at the China Garden. Free to all.
Submit your POETRY by 9/14 HERE or by QR code below!
China Garden Construction Update
Construction and landscaping of the Hmong Cultural Plaza has been completed, except for three Hmong art sculptures -Silver Necklace and 2 Qeejs. Help fund these final features (budget $550,000).
Go to the Changsha Garden Design page to view the Phase II Hmong Plaza and Chinese elements designs.
[Chinese elements: Chinese Arched Moon Bridge, Lakeside Moongate Entrance, Permanent Donor Wall, Chinese Chess Table area, Moon Viewing Platform, Xiang Jiang Pavilion Mountain Stream]
Go to: www.stpaul.gov/phalenchinagarden for all presentations, and meeting notes & recordings.
MCFGS announces the Phase II BUILDING BRIDGES capital campaign. Individual donors giving $2,000 or more will have their names engraved as “Bridge Builders” on the permanent Donor Wall at the China Garden site ($4,000 donation for businesses).