CHINESE HEAD TAX MONUMENT CEREMONY

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5. MONUMENT CLOSE-UPS I
Photos by Ron & Velda Schei and Bill Hillman
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THE CHINESE HEAD TAX MONUMENT IN BRONZE
The symbolism of all the images is explained on the
SOUVENIR CARD
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CHINESE HEAD TAX MONUMENT SYMBOLISM (FULL SIZE IMAGE)
This fold-over card was given to all guests attending the ceremony.
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Symbolic interpretation of the history of the Chinese immigrants
by sculptor Peter Sawatsky

Four Chinese characters on the Monument's eastern face
Calligraphy by Philip Feng Li
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CLOSE-UPS OF THE SYMBOLIC IMAGES ON THE MONUMENT
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CLOSE-UPS OF THE COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES AT THE BASE OF THE MONUMENT

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Velda points to her parents' names on the Donors' Plaque
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Symbolic incense, food, and wine offerings

Traditional food offerings: chicken and pork
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Commemorative Plaques on the Monunment's granite and marble base

Sue Sem on the floral path to the Monument
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Brandon Sun photographer Colin Corneau speaks with young Mr. Lim

Gathering of the dignitaries, sculptor and Monument committee
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Distant shots of the Monument and crowd
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