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I was browsing the Toronto Star today and I came across this article:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/542471
It seems Chinatown East is getting some love. Does anyone have any additional information on this Gate project described in the Toronto Star article?
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Chinatown east to get traditional archway
Nov 24, 2008 12:01 PM
VANESSA LU
STAFF REPORTER
Toronto is one step closer to having a traditional Chinese archway in Chinatown East.
At a ceremony this morning, Mayor David Miller joined local business leaders to mark the completion of the foundation for the Zhong Hua Men gate, near the corner of Gerrard St. and Broadview Ave.
The project will cost more than $900,000. The city is contributing $415,000 of that.
The gate, which is expected to be finished in the spring, will stand 13 metres high and feature engraved messages of goodwill and wisdom.
"The two beautiful lions will symbolically serve as the entranceway to this community," Miller said.
The lions, which are already in place, are a gift from China. China's consul-general, Zhu Tao-Ying was on hand to mark the occasion.
Councillor Paula Fletcher, who represents the area, said about $150,000 is still needed in donations, and fundraising efforts continue.
"This will be the first and only gate in Toronto," she said, noting that surprisingly there are no other traditional archways in the city.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/542471
It seems Chinatown East is getting some love. Does anyone have any additional information on this Gate project described in the Toronto Star article?
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Chinatown east to get traditional archway
Nov 24, 2008 12:01 PM
VANESSA LU
STAFF REPORTER
Toronto is one step closer to having a traditional Chinese archway in Chinatown East.
At a ceremony this morning, Mayor David Miller joined local business leaders to mark the completion of the foundation for the Zhong Hua Men gate, near the corner of Gerrard St. and Broadview Ave.
The project will cost more than $900,000. The city is contributing $415,000 of that.
The gate, which is expected to be finished in the spring, will stand 13 metres high and feature engraved messages of goodwill and wisdom.
"The two beautiful lions will symbolically serve as the entranceway to this community," Miller said.
The lions, which are already in place, are a gift from China. China's consul-general, Zhu Tao-Ying was on hand to mark the occasion.
Councillor Paula Fletcher, who represents the area, said about $150,000 is still needed in donations, and fundraising efforts continue.
"This will be the first and only gate in Toronto," she said, noting that surprisingly there are no other traditional archways in the city.