Searching the ordinary for the extraordinary
The Grand Banquet and Auction was held on the evening of September 27, 2012. It was a remarkable success. That morning I came to see my Terracotta Warriors together for the first and last time before they were taken to new homes. The hall was quiet, even serene in anticipation of the evening’s celebration. […]
MoreThis post was to have been the concluding Terracotta Warriors Post. Having chased my Terracotta Warriors for over a five month period, I never expected that there would be a surprise waiting for me when I slipped into the Continental Seafood Restaurant that September morning, when preparations for the banquet were well underway. They were […]
More“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu Buried Treasure had the farthest journey to make – Whitehorse, Yukon, which is approximately 1,478 kilometres or 918 miles away from Vancouver. I had to wait until this remarkable Terracotta Warrior came to Vancouver for the Great Banquet and Auction. He stood […]
MoreThis Terracotta Warrior lived up to his promise of a romantic journey. I found him guarding the gates of the famous Continental Seafood Restaurant known to offer a succulent repast to weary travelers. The aroma of sweet-smelling food tempted me to forget my mission. I stood firm! It was rather exciting taking photos in between […]
MoreThe Son of Heaven was the name bestowed on any sovereign of Imperial China reigning between the founding of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BCE to the fall of Yuan Shaikai’s Empire in 1916. Emperors were revered as the ruler of “All Under Heaven.” Erin Foggoa embodied the title, Son of Heaven, with the Dragon, […]
MoreLady Meng Jiangnu is the heroine of a Chinese folk narrative. Meng Jiangnu’s beloved husband, Fan Qiliang, was captured and sent to labour on the Great Wall. When she did not hear from her husband, Meng Jiangnu set out for the Great Wall, only to find that he had died before she could reach him. […]
MoreThe Brilliant Warrior was chosen to guard the gardens named after the legendary Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the Chinese revolutionary leader and statesman. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, considered by many to be the “Father of Modern China,” spent much of his time in exile. Vancouver is proud that he came for a time to our […]
MoreThe Great Banquet and Auction was fast approaching as I headed out on my search for the Enlightened Warrior at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. I missed him by hours. When he stood, was a barren corner. I must confess that I was disappointed and just a little bit frustrated by my timing. But I did […]
MoreThe last post on my Terracotta Warrior project was on October 26, 2012, which spoke about reflecting upon the glory days. There are still more to come. Seven warriors have been waiting patiently for me to bring them out for viewing. Treasure Map by Jeanette Jarville guarded the fishing village of Steveston which is on […]
MoreThe Terracotta Warrior guarding the grand entrance of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce bears an all-embracing name: Reflect Upon the Glory Days, Be the Eternal Power of Canada. The first recorded visit by Chinese people to North America was in 1788. It was a small contingency. Only 30 to 40 men came from China […]
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