Swallow's Rest
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A reproduction of the 17th Century Ennan Teahouse located in Kyoto, Japan designed by tea master Oribe. First exhibited in 1988 at the National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C. Relocated in 1989 to Christopher Newport University Newport News, Virginia. Re-dedicated in Newport News Park May 6, 2007 in honor of 25 Years of Friendship between the Sister Cities of Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan and Newport News, Virginia, USA
“May you leave your material and worldly concerns behind as you enter this garden and reflect on the relationships that work to keep our world at peace.” remarks by Kate Helwig, SCNN's Executive Director upon the re-dedication of the Ennan Teahouse, May 6, 2007 |