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The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, in Vancouver, BC, is the first full-scale classical garden constructed outside of China.
Stepping into this oasis of peace, I almost forgot the bustling city surrounding me on all sides. |
Modeled after classical scholar's gardens from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) this garden was constructed by a 52 member team from China and took a year to complete.
The incredible details of handcrafted workmanship are apparent in every facet of the garden. |
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From the ironwork, to the roof tiles, to the beautiful rock mosaics at my feet, no inch of space was left without attention.
How is it that human touch is able to breathe life into wood and stone? |
In an age when everything we see is mass produced, hand-made objects are that much more endearing.
When care is taken to arrange them, ordinary objects reflect a consciousness that can't be seen, but which is readily apparent in this garden. |
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A bonsai tree sits on a wall beside a bamboo grove.
Who placed it there?
For all I know, it may have been five hundred years ago. |
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