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Videos relating to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden
Videos - Refreshment for the Heart
The push hands video manual, volume 1
Item is an instructional video teaching the four hands technique of push hands Tai Chi. The introduction and the conclusion of the video are filmed in the courtyard of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, and include footage of the courtyard, paving stones, surrounding rocks, leak windows, and other architectural elements.
Item is a preliminary floor plan for a proposed Penjing Garden and office space at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Project number 88 05, sheet 1 of 1.
The bridge of five thousand miles
Item is a video photo montage ‘walking tour’ of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, narrated by Mary White. The film discusses the history of Chinese gardens and the history of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden, including a discussion of the construction materials and techniques, and the artisans who built it. Different architectural elements of the garden are considered, and their function and meaning discussed. The philosophical elements of garden construction as an art form are discussed throughout.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society
Item is a recording of a segment of a television program called ‘The Associates’. The segment features interviewer Stuart McNish interviewing Janice Clarfield, the Executive Director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden. Subjects discussed include a brief history of the garden, the building of the garden, where the materials and artisans came from, and the purpose of a garden of this nature. Footage of the garden is used to prompt a discussion of various features, including the use of colour in the garden, the main elements of the garden, specific elements such as the roofing tiles, drip tiles, curved eves, paving stones, Lake Tai stones, the different ways to view the garden, the symbolism of garden elements, and the role of the garden wall. The interview concludes with a discussion about outreach activities and volunteer opportunities.
Summaries - Beijing opera mask project
Romper room and friends, March 6, 1990
Item is a recording of two segments of the Canadian national production of Romper Room and Friends, from March 6, 1990, set in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens. In first of the two segments, storyteller Nan Gregory tells a Chinese folktale about a ‘goose girl’ that wants to fly. The audience consists of four unidentified children and Fran Pappert, and takes place in the Scholar’s courtyard. The second segment is a tour of the garden with guide Donna Chan, program hostess Fran Pappert, the character ‘DoBee’, and the children from the first segment. The tour begins in the China maple pavilion courtyard with a focus on the Taihu natural rock sculptures, the courtyard pavement stones, the trees, rock caves, and waterfalls. It continues up to the observation pavilion, and down to the Jade Water Pavilion, through the moon gate, where the group feeds the koi.
Item is a documentary film about the construction of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens. It is divided into two sections: the first section is a discussion of the classical Chinese gardens in Suzhou while the second, much longer, section discusses the construction of the gardens in Vancouver. It uses footage filmed during the construction process, descriptive narration, and short segments of an interview with Joe Wai, one of the project architects.
The documentary opens with narration about the importance of water to the region and the history of the region, illustrated with footage of boating and agricultural life. The city of Suzhou is introduced with narrated scenes of the city, canals, and tourist destinations. Next the film explores a few of Suzhou’s famous gardens. The gardens discussed are: The Master of Fish Nets Garden, The Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and The Lingering Garden. The film then concludes this section with a discussion of design elements and the Taoist elements of each feature.
The film then moves to Vancouver, beginning with footage of famous city landmarks and city views (e.g. Lions Gate Bridge, Canada Place, the Skytrain) with an emphasis on the modern technological nature of the city. Street scenes of Chinatown are the backdrop to a discussion of the history of Chinese people in Canada, the development of the Chinese Cultural center, and the pre-construction process of getting the approval and funding to build the garden. Discussion of the construction of the garden focuses on the Suzhou artisans who built the garden according to traditional means, emphasising the use of traditional tools, building methods, and materials. This is illustrated with footage of moving the Lake Tai rocks by hand and placing them into position.
Tthe film talks about the artisans, with scenes of the builders socialising at a banquet, singing, and playing table tennis. The documentary then focuses on the finishing touches and role they play in the finished garden. The documentary concludes with the official opening ceremony with dignitaries and the artisans followed by footage of the completed garden.
Red’s Classic Theatre, Sunday Sept. 29, 1991
Item is a copy of the production elements of the 1991-09-29 episode of Red’s Classic Theatre. This program was a presentation of the classic film ‘Butterfield 8’ with host Red Robinson. Robinson introduced the movie at the beginning, and interleaved trivia and interest segments after the commercial breaks and at the end. This episode was filmed in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, and includes eight segments. The first three segments introduce the garden and present small trivia andgarden footage. The later segments are primarily focused on movie trivia and show related issues, but include the garden as a backdrop. After the eight main segments are additional broadcast pieces which also contain the garden: four bumpers, four long promos, and two teaser length promos for the episode and the feature film.
Records of the Volunteer Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports, records related to training and miscellaneous records.
Records of the Public Relations Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, published material and other records related to public relations activities.
Records of the Public Programs/Newsletter Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, records related to public programs, production and publications.
Records of the Nomination Committee
Series consists of correspondence, reports and records related to consent forms.
Records of the Membership Committee
Series consists of correspondence, membership lists and forms.
Records of the Maintenance and Repairs Committee
Series consists of correspondence and reports.
Records of the Landscape Committee
Series consists of correspondence and reports.
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports and miscellaneous records. Arranged alphabetically.
Records of the Garden Operations Committee
Series consists or correpondence, reports and records related to landscaping, maintenance and repair and personnel.
Records of the Fundraising Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports and records relating to fundraising programs. Arranged alphabetically.
Records of the Finance Committee
Series consists of reports from this committee responsible for the Garden's financial statements, budget, and its financial strategies.
Records of the Executive Director's Office
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports and records related to Society membership. Arranged alphabetically.
The office was established in 1985, just prior to the completion of the Garden, to manage the day-to-day operations of the Society. Besides overseeing the Garden's operational departments, the Director acts as a liaison between the Society and various government departments as well as the community at large.
Records of the Education Committee
Series consist of correspondence, minutes, reports and records related to school programs. Files arranged alphabetically.
Records of the Documentation Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports and records related to documentation. Arranged alphabetically.
The construction of the Garden involved a level of cooperation between the government of China and Canada that was still rare in the early 1980s. As well, the Garden was built by Chinese artisans who used ancient methods and tools. In 1984, the committee was established to ensure that the unique circumstances which led to the Garden's creation would be documented. It was struck down in 1987 after the completion of the project.
Records of the Building Committee
Series consists of correspondence and reports.
Records of the Board of Trustees
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, records related to constitutional matters and miscellaneous records. Arranged alphabetically.
Records of the Administration Committee
Series consists of correspondence, minutes, reports and policy documenting its work to facilitate the clerical and administrative activities of the Gardens. Files arranged alphabetically.
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