Cultural exchange Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
Greenish on 09-Nov-09. Waypoint GA1639
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| Proximity: | 161m |
Description
Highlighting the visitors to our fair shores
In most areas of the country you can see examples of cultural exchange, for example the Japanese garden at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hindu Statues or similar.
To log this cache take a photo of a cultural artifact, item or thing that would not ordinarily be found in Australia. Logs must include the coordinates of the item, the place name and the origin of the thing.
Log as many times as you like.
Logs
Edogawa Memorial Gardens, Gosford, NSW
Edogawa is a sister city to Gosford and these Japanese Gardens were constructed to commemorate the relationship. The lovely little place is tucked away near the Gosford Waterfront and is free entry. You can purchase food to feed the fish in the ponds.
There is a Virtual cache located at these gardens.
GC891PK A Gift from the City of Edogawa
Edogawa is a sister city to Gosford and these Japanese Gardens were constructed to commemorate the relationship. The lovely little place is tucked away near the Gosford Waterfront and is free entry. You can purchase food to feed the fish in the ponds.
There is a Virtual cache located at these gardens.
GC891PK A Gift from the City of Edogawa
Here are the Japanese gardens but they are in Busselton, WA
Busselton has a sister city Sigito.
S 33° 39.060 E 115° 20.848
Thanks for the Locationless Cache
Busselton has a sister city Sigito.
S 33° 39.060 E 115° 20.848
Thanks for the Locationless Cache
Rated: for Overall Experience
Launceston in northern Tasmania is sister city to Ikeda in Japan. as part of a cultural exchange in 1980, Launceston got 10 macaque (macaca fuscata) monkeys, Japan got some wombats. The troop of monkeys is still going and are quite the attraction for locals and tourists alike.. thanks..!!
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A Japanese garden in the middle of the Launceston CBD in northern Tasmania. Launceston's 'sister city' is Ikeda in Japan. To celebrate this partnership the Garden was constructed as a lasting living bond between the cities.. thanks..!!
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Nepal Peace Pagoda, Clem Jones Promenade, South Bank, Brisbane
We first saw this building at Expo '88 in Brisbane and it's remained here ever since.
The Nepalese Pagoda is one of South Bank’s most treasured attractions. Originally brought to Brisbane as the Kingdom of Nepal’s contribution to World Expo 88, the three-story high Pagoda is now located in the heart of the Parklands. It features 80 tonnes of hand-carved Nepalese timber and took more than 160 Nepalese families two years to build. It is also one of only three Nepalese peace pagodas in the world to be located outside of Nepal.
Thanks Greenish
We first saw this building at Expo '88 in Brisbane and it's remained here ever since.
The Nepalese Pagoda is one of South Bank’s most treasured attractions. Originally brought to Brisbane as the Kingdom of Nepal’s contribution to World Expo 88, the three-story high Pagoda is now located in the heart of the Parklands. It features 80 tonnes of hand-carved Nepalese timber and took more than 160 Nepalese families two years to build. It is also one of only three Nepalese peace pagodas in the world to be located outside of Nepal.
Thanks Greenish
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This is Bruce Lee standing in Kogarah Town Square. He is a gift from the Shunde district in Guangdong Province, China which is a sister city of Kogarah. He's been controversial due to his lack of meaning to the locals and there was talk in 2014 of him being moved to someone less conspicuous. Here's Bruce posing with a TB that was traveling with me.
Spotted this statue while out caching in Broome recently....
This magnificent stone lion was a friendship gift from the Chinese city of Shi Shi to the South Australian towns of Renmark and Paringa. He stands proudly on the banks of the Murray River at Renmark. TFTC
An impressive chinese lion dancer ... spotted near these co-ords ...
Spotted near these co ords - an Indonesian influence ...
A peaceful setting with an Indonesian influence.
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Spotted this statue near these co ords while out and about in Brisbane recently :0
A little shrine spotted in the rural area recently ... there was a high level of security around this property.
The blessing of a new artists studio in Darwins rural area by the Chinese dragon - a very special ceremony
Spotted this Indonesian statue at Charles Darwin University recently in a quiet garden.
Found in a park in Darwin-think it meets the criteria.
Rated: for Overall Experience
GCA 227 - 4356. A very significant icon to the German People and the East/West relationship in general...
I visited Germany - just after the wall came down - in 1992. There were many parts of the wall available to look at and even to grab a piece of.
Now there is a piece here in Canberra at the Harmany German Club for everyone to come and look at.
TFTC !!
I visited Germany - just after the wall came down - in 1992. There were many parts of the wall available to look at and even to grab a piece of.
Now there is a piece here in Canberra at the Harmany German Club for everyone to come and look at.
TFTC !!
Rated: for Overall Experience
In Melbourne for an extra long weekend and took a visit to the Melbourne Museum where the Tutankhamun exhibit is on.
The attached photos are of a replica of King Tutankhamuns mumified remains. Very interest to hear about DNA testing and what they have discovered because of it relation to Egyptian history.
Hope this ok for a log in this Cultural exchange locationless.
The attached photos are of a replica of King Tutankhamuns mumified remains. Very interest to hear about DNA testing and what they have discovered because of it relation to Egyptian history.
Hope this ok for a log in this Cultural exchange locationless.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A Serbian Orthodox Church in Darwin's northern suburbs .....
At the Kalymnian Community Centre in Darwin.
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These gardens were a gift to the Charles Darwin University in Darwin.
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Near the above coords as didn't have time to get exact ones as was moved on by a very zealous parking inspector. This is the entry to the Chinese Temple in Darwin.
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A little bit of Japan in Melbourne.
Tucked away in a park near the Yarra are a grove cherry trees that look great when they're all in flower.
Tucked away in a park near the Yarra are a grove cherry trees that look great when they're all in flower.
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391. Headed out to the Canberra Nara Peace Gardens and did manage to get some shots with my phone but not the best.
The Canberra-Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, features a small Japanese themed garden created to celebrate the sister city link between Canberra in Australia and Nara in Japan.
The citizens of Nara raised $100,000 for the development of the park, as well as constructing and shipping to Canberra two of the largest stone lanterns ever made in Japan. These lanterns, together with a large wooden gate and gazebo, feature prominently in the park.
Canberra - Australia’s youngest city and its national capital, and
Nara - Japan’s first permanent capital are sister cities. The Sister City Proclamation was signed in 1993.
Canberra celebrates its centenary in 2013, while Nara’s marks 1300 years of continuing history in 2010.
TFTC and the cents.
The Canberra-Nara Peace Park in Lennox Gardens on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, features a small Japanese themed garden created to celebrate the sister city link between Canberra in Australia and Nara in Japan.
The citizens of Nara raised $100,000 for the development of the park, as well as constructing and shipping to Canberra two of the largest stone lanterns ever made in Japan. These lanterns, together with a large wooden gate and gazebo, feature prominently in the park.
Canberra - Australia’s youngest city and its national capital, and
Nara - Japan’s first permanent capital are sister cities. The Sister City Proclamation was signed in 1993.
Canberra celebrates its centenary in 2013, while Nara’s marks 1300 years of continuing history in 2010.
TFTC and the cents.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Japanese Cemetery, Broome WA
Many Japanese divers came to Broome to dive for natural pearls. A large number died in their endeavours, particularly from decompression sickness (“the bends”) where dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream forms into gas bubbles in veins and arteries as the diver surfaces and the pressure reduces. The gas bubbles migrate to various parts of the body causing widely varying symptoms but always severe pain. The cemetery is truly Japanese in style with simple headstones set in a white gravel expanse. The photo added to the Gallery is a panorama from the entrance to the cemetery.
Many Japanese divers came to Broome to dive for natural pearls. A large number died in their endeavours, particularly from decompression sickness (“the bends”) where dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream forms into gas bubbles in veins and arteries as the diver surfaces and the pressure reduces. The gas bubbles migrate to various parts of the body causing widely varying symptoms but always severe pain. The cemetery is truly Japanese in style with simple headstones set in a white gravel expanse. The photo added to the Gallery is a panorama from the entrance to the cemetery.
Japanese Gardens at Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and Zoo, a place which is strongly recommended.
Hi Greenish
Happy New Year!!
Many homes in Australia have been designed on those that immigrants to Australia used to live in back in their native country.
This one, would be rare in Australia as few American Indians have migrated here. However, this home does exist at Cradoc; just south of Huonville.
I came across it on the way to do "End of Road" by ReHikeMike.
Don't know whether I'd live in it myself - but it is definitely "Cultural Exchange". Our native homes or any other homes look nothing like this!!!
TFTC and cheers; OldSaint.
Happy New Year!!
Many homes in Australia have been designed on those that immigrants to Australia used to live in back in their native country.
This one, would be rare in Australia as few American Indians have migrated here. However, this home does exist at Cradoc; just south of Huonville.
I came across it on the way to do "End of Road" by ReHikeMike.
Don't know whether I'd live in it myself - but it is definitely "Cultural Exchange". Our native homes or any other homes look nothing like this!!!
TFTC and cheers; OldSaint.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara Association Temple
Oak Street
Schofields, NSW
This is a very peaceful scene you'd expect to see in India or Sri Lanka!
I was very pleased to find and photograph this place while logging a GC cache on the same rural street.
Oak Street
Schofields, NSW
This is a very peaceful scene you'd expect to see in India or Sri Lanka!
I was very pleased to find and photograph this place while logging a GC cache on the same rural street.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A very large statue of Confucius in Burwood Park, Burwood NSW unveiled in December 2007. According to the information available at www.china.org.cn it is Australia's first statue of ancient Chinese thinker Confucius.
The statue was made in China and modeled on a "standardized" image of Confucius.
Burwoods Mayor said at the unveiling ceremony that the Confucius statue showcases Burwood's government and residents' recognition of and support for cultural diversity.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Consul General in Sydney Qiu Shaofang hailed Burwood's contributions to promoting China-Australia relations and said the statue highlights cultural diversity in Burwood.
The statue was made in China and modeled on a "standardized" image of Confucius.
Burwoods Mayor said at the unveiling ceremony that the Confucius statue showcases Burwood's government and residents' recognition of and support for cultural diversity.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Consul General in Sydney Qiu Shaofang hailed Burwood's contributions to promoting China-Australia relations and said the statue highlights cultural diversity in Burwood.
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Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Australia are located in the Wagga Wagga suburb of Turvey Park on a 20 hectare site on the south western slopes of Willans Hill Reserve. Access to the gardens is via Macleay Street near the corner of Lord Baden Powell Drive. As well as many different types of garden, the Botanic Gardens are home to a music bowl, a small zoo with a walk through aviary, a tree chapel, Willans Hill Model Railway and a camellia garden. The camellia garden was established as a bicentennial project. Located in the camelia garden is a magnificently decorated traditional Chinese pavilion, a bicentennial gift from Kunming, China, one of Wagga Wagga's sister cities
Depot Road Deagon. The lions on the gate alerted me to this place but inside was much more interesting. The signs saying "no trespassing" made me a little uneasy but I'm glad I drove in and saw the BIG lions at back (logged in The Lions Den) This was only my first find for the day but it got bigger and better as the day wore on. Love these locationless caches.
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This fascinating place, a Hindu Cultural Centre, was found at South Maclean in the Beaudesert area on our travels back from the Queens Land 10 Years On Anniversary event. The magic moment for me came when I saw a peacock sitting on the back fence. I could see food being prepared and carried to a sheltered area. Then we heard a gong or bells signalling the start of something special. What a magical place to find in the semi-suburban bush.
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WanderingAus wandered by on day 157 of our annual Climatic Refugee trip, wandering around Sydney's Darling Harbour, and came across the Chinese Garden, which symbolises Sydney's strong connection to the Chinese community.
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 3*
T4TC Greenish
Keith
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 3*
T4TC Greenish
Keith
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Chinese Gardens in Beechworth. A fairly large area that has a large buddha in the middle, little stone bridges and a marble temple. It's a nice area for a picnic aswell 
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Buddhist centre on the corner of Oak St and the Nerang Beechmont Road, Nerang.
I have to get some more information on this but yesterday there was someone meditating or praying in the gardens so I didn't want to intrude. I had taken photos earlier.
I have to get some more information on this but yesterday there was someone meditating or praying in the gardens so I didn't want to intrude. I had taken photos earlier.
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A monument celebrating Sydney's sesiquicentenary, celebrates Viscount Sydney who sent the First Fleet to Sydney. "The statue has been made with the support of the Chinese Community to mark their contribute since the early days of the City. In a wider sense, "To sail, To stop", symbolises all those who have travelled and have chosen to stay." The inscription is repeat in Chinese script.
A cache brang us here to a little Japanese area, it was a lovely little park that is all still being constructed in Ferryden Park
WanderingAus wandered by on day 83 of our annual Climatic Refugee trip, exploring around Blackwater, and found Blackwater's Japanese Garden.
The garden was constructed as a joint project between the Sister Cities of Duaringa Shire, Queensland, Australia, and Fujisawa Town, Iwate, Japan, symbolizing friendship and mutual understanding.
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 3*
T4TC Greenish
Keith
The garden was constructed as a joint project between the Sister Cities of Duaringa Shire, Queensland, Australia, and Fujisawa Town, Iwate, Japan, symbolizing friendship and mutual understanding.
*Recommended* *Overall Experience: 3*
T4TC Greenish
Keith
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Sakayayumi Buddahist Centre, Van Hanh Monastery in Canberra. This Buddhist Monastery is just done the street from us. They are great neighbors!
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This was a gift to Elizabeth Park Primary school from a Buddhist community, some visited from overseas and they helped to build it. The whole area has changed since I came to this school, the new house development and this wonderful garden, I loved being here for this photo.
The Adelaide Himeji gardens commemorate the sister city status of Himeji, Japan, and Adelaide. It seems tiny from the outside, but once you enter you discover a beautiful, relaxing, surprisingly large garden with water features, a raked sand garden, and monuments. It is particularly pretty in Autumn.
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This totem pole resides in Bonython park in Adelaide, and was a gift from the council of forest industries in British Columbia, Canada, in 1970. By the looks of it it's had a fresh coat of paint recently.
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Sister City Japanese Gardens at Dubbo NW. You will not see this sign anywhere else in Australia.
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Cowra Japanese Gardens.
Cowra’s relationship with the Japanese started with the siting of a P.O.W camp during WWII.
In the early hours of August 5, 1944 over 500 Japanese POW staged a mass suicidal break for freedom. In the ensuing action 231 Japanese Prisoners of War and four Australian soldiers were killed.
Following the cessation of hostilities, members of the Cowra Sub-Branch of the Returned Servicemen’s League (R.S.L) visited the Australian War Cemetery at regular intervals to care for the graves of their comrades. In 1948 they decided to forget the past and also assume the responsibility for the care and the maintenance of the Japanese section of the cemetery in conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
In 1960 the Japanese Government were considering the repatriation of their war dead to Japan, however they were so impressed with the attitude of the R.S.L members that they decided to bring all their war dead from other parts of Australia to be re-buried at Cowra.
The Cowra Tourist Development Corporation conceived the idea of further developing this unique friendship with Japan by the establishment of a Japanese Garden at Cowra. The building of the Garden has come about as a direct extension of the cemetery.
In 1971, Mr Ken Nakajima, world famous landscape gardener was appointed as designer of the Garden and was responsible for the final site choice. In October 1979 the Garden became a fulltime tourist attraction. The garden was made possible through donations received from both Australian and Japanese Governments and private entities.
I spent considerable time in this unique & solemn garden.
Cowra’s relationship with the Japanese started with the siting of a P.O.W camp during WWII.
In the early hours of August 5, 1944 over 500 Japanese POW staged a mass suicidal break for freedom. In the ensuing action 231 Japanese Prisoners of War and four Australian soldiers were killed.
Following the cessation of hostilities, members of the Cowra Sub-Branch of the Returned Servicemen’s League (R.S.L) visited the Australian War Cemetery at regular intervals to care for the graves of their comrades. In 1948 they decided to forget the past and also assume the responsibility for the care and the maintenance of the Japanese section of the cemetery in conjunction with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
In 1960 the Japanese Government were considering the repatriation of their war dead to Japan, however they were so impressed with the attitude of the R.S.L members that they decided to bring all their war dead from other parts of Australia to be re-buried at Cowra.
The Cowra Tourist Development Corporation conceived the idea of further developing this unique friendship with Japan by the establishment of a Japanese Garden at Cowra. The building of the Garden has come about as a direct extension of the cemetery.
In 1971, Mr Ken Nakajima, world famous landscape gardener was appointed as designer of the Garden and was responsible for the final site choice. In October 1979 the Garden became a fulltime tourist attraction. The garden was made possible through donations received from both Australian and Japanese Governments and private entities.
I spent considerable time in this unique & solemn garden.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this Maori Totem at the Gisbourne Botanical Gardens from it's sister city in New Zealand.
