CHINESE HEAD TAX MONUMENT CEREMONY

2. Dedication
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Photos by Velda & Ron Schei and Bill Hillman
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Special invited guests and some of the audience in attendance
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MC Sue-On Hillman opening the ceremony.

Kenny Choy, project co-ordinator, welcomes the guests.
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Philip Feng Lee: Calligrapher

Renowned Manitoba sculptor, Peter Sawatsky, surveys his handiwork
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"It's a beautiful day!"

Sue-On and Kenny provide the history and significance of the project
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Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris brings congratulations 
from the Prime Minister and Federal Government
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Sue-On thanks Mr. Tweed for his support
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Drew Caldwell, MLA for Brandon East, 
speaking on behalf of the Provincial Government
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Mr. Caldwell congratulates the Chinese Community 
on this historic event
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Shari Dector-Hirst, Mayor of the City of Brandon
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Mayor Dector-Hirst acknowledges the contributions 
made by the Chinese Community in Brandon
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Elders of the Chinese Community prepare to unveil the Chinese Head Tax Monument
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The symbolic giant bronze Chinese Coin is revealed
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Elders: Mr. Wong, Mr. Deong, Mr. Ng, Mr. Yuen, Mr. Louie, and Mr. Lee
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Lucy Xiao Zhang performing on the traditional Guzheng

Sue-On explains the significance of the ceremonial offerings
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Bill Hillman videos the Lighting of the Incense  ceremony
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Mr. Lee and Mr. Ng: burning of the ceremonial money
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Kenny pours a wine offering for the ancestors
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Sue-On introduces former MP Inky Mark
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Mr. Mark speaks on behalf of the Chinese Community.

Dignitary Row.
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Sue-On thanks Inky

Kenny invites everyone to the refreshment tent
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The crowd moves to the refreshments area
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