Gate of Harmonious Interest — Attraction in Victoria

Gate of Harmonious Interest The Gate is the focal point of the Chinatown in Victoria, B.C. It was dedicated on 15 November 1981. Its Chinese name is Tong Ji Men (同濟門), meaning “to Work Together with one Heart’ (Tongxin Xieli 同心協力), and “to Help Each Other to Achieve Harmony (Hezhong Gongji 和衷共濟). After a decade, the Gate deteriorated and was refurbished and re-dedicated on 6 October 1996. The Gate of Harmonious Interest is the entrance to Chinatown, the oldest in Canada. The gate stands 38 feet high and was erected in 1981 in commemoration of Chinatown's revitalization by the City of Victoria and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. Both Chinese and non-Chinese communities were involved in this accomplishment, hence the two inscriptions: To work together with one heart and To help each other achieve harmony. Two hand-carved stone lions, gifts from Victoria's Twin City, Suzhou of the People's Republic of China, guard either side of this elaborately detailed red and gold gate. Two time capsules, to be opened in 2081 and 2096, are encapsulated in each outer red pillar. The names of 61 Chinese Canadians who fought and died for Canada in World War II are engraved...

The Gate of Harmonious Interest marks the entryway to Canada's oldest Chinatown. Built in 1981 as an effort to preserve the Chinatown heritage. It was modelled after both the gateway of the Dunhuang Caves in China and the gate of Pingshan Hall in China. The roof is covered with golden glazed tiles, and decorated with Chinese supernatural creatures on the corner ridges. The two Chinese verses on the two front side-panels mean "to work together with one mind" and "to help each other to...

An amazing sculpture shown on the china market gate. I really appreciate that how this whole street belongs to Chinese people they are providing great diversity to us. The food over this street is also delicious! Must go...