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, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
1624 Phalen Drive, St. Paul, MN
THE FIRST SISTER-CITY CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN IN MINNESOTA
A Public Gathering Space that Strengthens Community, Health and Healing
Xiang Jiang Pavilion photo by Bryan Murphy, Architect St. Paul Parks & Rec
UPCOMING EVENTS
MCFGS announces the Saint Paul Peony Festival
May 17, 2025 | 2:30 to 6:00PM at the China Friendship Garden | Liu Ming Yuan
Phalen Regional Park, 1624 Phalen Drive
MCFGS’s Inaugural Festival will be
in honor of Joyce Hsiao (1927-2025) Founding Member
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Xiang Jiang Pavilion is getting a new roof in 2025!
MCFGS seeks additional Committee Members. Download Committee Member application HERE.
Read Description of MCFGS Committees/Subcommittees HERE.
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).