The Wellington Chinese community, represented by the Chinese Garden Society, want to give a garden to Wellington to celebrate the Chinese experience in New Zealand.
The garden is of contemporary design incorporating traditional Chinese elements. The garden will effortlessly flow into the whole area of Frank Kitts Park, and it will stand as an oasis of dignity and serenity. It also symbolizes the close relationship of Wellington to Beijing and sister city Xiamen, of which both cities will be contributing towards the garden.
The Chinese have been part of New Zealand for over 150 years
Quote by Qian Yong (1838) 'Within Footsteps Garden'
Building a garden is akin to writing an essay or composing a poem. As is the case with those two arts, a garden can only be called well designed to the extent that all its various twists and turns accord to a particular pattern. Its beginning and its end respond to each other, and that it avoids, above all else, both the supererogatory and the disorderly.
Building a garden is akin to writing an essay or composing a poem. As is the case with those two arts, a garden can only be called well designed to the extent that all its various twists and turns accord to a particular pattern. Its beginning and its end respond to each other, and that it avoids, above all else, both the supererogatory and the disorderly.
We need your help...
Your support can help make the Garden a reality. Join the Society and become actively involved in this wonderful project.
Please contact us to make a pledge or donation. Every contribution is welcome.
Please contact us to make a pledge or donation. Every contribution is welcome.
This project is co-led between: Wellington Chinese Garden Society
Wellington City Council
Wellington Waterfront Ltd
Wellington City Council
Wellington Waterfront Ltd