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THE ST. PAUL-CHANGSHA CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN

OF WHISPERING WILLOWS AND FLOWING WATERS

AT PHALEN REGIONAL PARK

THE FIRST SISTER-CITY CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN IN MINNESOTA

Xiang Jiang Pavilion photo by Bryan Murphy, Architect St. Paul Parks & Rec

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The St. Paul Department of Parks & Recreation has begun the community engagement process for Phase II of the China Friendship Garden. The Public is encouraged to visit the website and provide feedback regarding the conceptual design proposals for the Hmong Plaza, Chinese Arched Bridge, Moongate Entrance, Permanent Donor Wall, Chinese Chess Table space, and additional landscaping.

Go to: www.stpaul.gov/phalenchinagarden for all presentations, and meeting notes & recordings.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Watch for announcements about upcoming 2022 Phase II capital campaign.

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The China Garden is a place for:

Celebration
Recreation
Education
Meditation
Poetry Composition
Photography
Cultural Performances
Aesthetic Enjoyment
Painting
Relaxation in Nature

The St. Paul-Changsha China Friendship Garden:

Is a symbol of Minnesota’s longstanding friendship with China and a recognition of its sister-city relationships
Promotes Minnesota’s understanding of China and of China’s rich cultural heritage
Promotes Minnesota’s understanding of the cultural and ancestral connection between the Minnesota Hmong and the Hmong in Changsha, Hunan Province
Serves as a recognition of the contributions of the Chinese American community to the Twin Cities
Serves to enhance peoples’ connection to and appreciation of nature
Builds a cultural bridge that will boost international trade and tourism between China and Minnesota

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Importance of China Gardens in Minnesota

Important Cultural Bridge. China Gardens will be important cultural bridges to China, which is now Minnesota’s second largest trading partner. These Gardens would further enhance the partnership between China and Minnesota, as such Gardens have done in many cities in the U.S. and Canada. These Gardens would not only add beauty to the neighborhood, but would show the world that Minnesota welcomes international investors and visitors to our global metropolis.

Recognize Chinese Contributions to MN. The Chinese have a long history in Minnesota, having been here since 1870s. They have contributed to Minnesota in many important ways. In the early days to mining, railroad building, restaurants, and laundry businesses, and then to the fields of science, medicine, technology, finance, education, and international trade. Today they are contributing research to many fields, including nanotechnology, bio-fuel, solar energy, Alzheimer disease, etc. The China Garden would recognize their many contributions to the City of Minneapolis, the City of St. Paul, and the State of Minnesota.

Celebrate MN’s Diversity. Minnesota has many diverse communities. For example, Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak pointed out, in connection with his organizing of the Minneapolis Mosaic Arts Festival, that the City of Minneapolis has 85 languages spoken. Having gardens related to various ethnicities in Minnesota will help to build better understanding and collaboration among communities, and enhance the partnerships between citizens and their government.

THE MINNESOTA CHINA FRIENDSHIP GARDEN SOCIETY