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Two mature Japanese black pines were planted on February 28, 2010. Mr. Tak Yamaura, President of the BC Bonsai Society, kindly donated these trees to Heiwa Garden in support of our aim to create a garden of unity and reconciliation. His exceptional generosity is greatly appreciated by the people of Salt Spring Island.
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Bench creator Luke Hart-Weller measures for the bench. Photos show fine detail used in creating the bench.
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Our Official Opening on May 2, 2009
We were welcomed to the Garden by shakuhachi master Takeo Yamashiro, then with singing by the students of Salt Spring Centre School. The final honours and ribbon-cutting by Garden Society President Mearnie Summers and Board member Joan McConnell marked the official opening of our ceremonial gate and the Heiwa Garden.
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Construction During December 2008 & January-March 2009
photos by Deb Stevenson, Rumi Kanesaka & John Herda
The two "wings" of the ceremonial gate made of rammed earth. Construction of the main gate and the two small roofs over the rammed earth walls took place in December through February. On a sunny day in late March, a volunteer crew oiled the yellow cedar to protect the wood from the weather. The finished gate is now on view. The official opening of the Heiwa Garden took place on May 2nd
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Groundbreaking Ceremony - 22 September 2007
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Heiwa Peace Park Site - Ganges - Summer 2007
photo by Mana Nakada
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