Monday, November 26, 2007

Chiang Chuan Garden, Sibu

This newest garden is poised to attract visitors with its many uniques features. Located at the riverfront near the famed Tua Pek Kong Temple, its farthest point is some 50 meters from the river’s retaining wall. The garden walls are inscribed with carving and statues of early Chinese settlers and instruments they had brought with them from China. Three expert carvers from Fujian Province were specially employed to add the finishing touches to the Garden. Its attractive features include two pavilions and a path, named Nine-Bend Walk, which is 75 meters long and a perfect place to unwind amid the cool river air and two Moongates, booth emblazoned with dragons and others Chinese zodiac signs.

From a humble beginning of barter trading with the indigenous people, Chiang Chuan clansmen expended their trading network to the rest on the Rejang Basin with someeven spreading as far as Kuching and Singapore. The Chiang Chuang Garden is built as a mark of respect and a reflection of the pride Chiang Chuan members have for those pioneers.