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
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
JOIN THE TEAM! MCFGS seeks applications for a limited number of open board positions for the August 2024 election. Applications due August 8, 2024. Complete on-line application HERE.
MCFGS is also seeking to expand the number of non-Board member Committee Volunteers. Volunteer Applications due August 15, 2024. Download Committee Volunteer application HERE.
Read Description of Committees/Subcommittees HERE.
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 2023 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).