Friends of the Chinese Garden

The Dunedin Chinese Garden Trust has set up a Friends of the Chinese Garden programme. The aim of the programe is to fundraise and support the Garden as it becomes one of Dunedin's focal attractions.

This page has some of their activities and events. 

Lan Yuan - The Garden of Enlightenment 

This book, written by James Beattie, uncovers the rich intellectual, cultural and architectural heritage of Dunedin's elegant Chinese Garden.

It explores past and contemporary inspirations for Lan Yuan, including the historical relationship of Otago's Chinese and European settlers with Chinese gardens and plants, the design features of Lan Yuan and its development and meaning.

The book costs $19.50 and all funds raised go to the Dunedin Chinese Garden Trust for their fundraising support of the Dunedin Chinese Garden.

Last reviewed: 04 Nov 2009 10:20am

Side image - Rock chairs in the yard.

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