Today I was honored to represent West Valley City in the Days of '47 Parade in Salt Lake City. The float is a culmination of the past present and future of West Valley City. The Utah Cultural Celebration Center and the Jordan River regions were highlighted with kayak and the soon to be erected Chinese Friendship gate. Pioneer scenes were also depicted as this area was some of the first inhabited areas with dugouts as pioneers like Joseph Harker crossed over the river. The grounbreaking ceremony for teh Chinese Gate will take place on tuesday July 26. It is an excellent example of the City working with private groups, companies, and individuals to bring an outstanding addition to our City. Details of that event are below:
West Valley City Cultural Arts Board Breaks Ground on Chinese Heritage Friendship Gate
WHAT: Chinese Heritage Friendship Gate Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
WHERE: Utah Cultural Celebration Center 1355 West 3100 South
WHO: This event is free and open to the public.
WHY: The West Valley City Council, the Chinese Heritage Foundation of Utah and the Cultural Arts Board of West Valley City will celebrate the groundbreaking of a Chinese Heritage Friendship Gate, a symbol of the friendship between West Valley City and the local Chinese Community. The gate is scheduled for completion in July 2012 to commemorate the twelve-year anniversary of West Valley City’s Sister City relationship with Nantou, Taiwan. Tuesday’s event will include a Chinese orchestra and choir as well as a traditional Chinese Lion Dance. Visitors from China and the Chinese consulate in San Francisco are among VIPs who will be in attendance.
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