After the Temple tour, we went into the small museum that is now open.
On the patio area, they had almond cookies, several types of teas, and art and crafts for children. Occasionally we'd hear the drum of the Lion Dragon as it winded its way through the streets.
“a thousand days at home are good; a day away from home is hard.”
Confucius
Many Chinese immigrants believed that they would return to their homeland to die. However, not all succeeded. The development of a practice called the repatriation of bones evolved out of a desire to have their bodies returned to their ancestral home for two primary purposes; the performance of time-honored cultural rituals and to be buried in China’s soil near their ancestors.
Only one known grave remains; that of Sam Lee who wished to remain in Weaverville after his death. His grave remains in the care of the Lee family.
It's always sad to know, these truths when you study history.
Greed and Gold rush fever!
A pretty and very heavy lantern.
This coming weekend is the Bomb Day celebrations at Marysville, Ca - Unlike Weaverville, the Marysville community still has a large Chinese population.
That is one thing I noticed about Weaverville - I only saw a handful of people with Chinese ancestry. Maybe it's because it is in the mountains - I don't know. Thankfully the community desires to keep the traditional and historical content of their town.
I have always enjoyed Chinese cultural events and especially the FOOD!
Just a 2-hour drive south!
If nothing comes up, we just might attend.
A very old abacus left behind.
Warm hat from the Qing Dynasty.
So that was it - So much more to see and history to learn about.
We've been having some beautiful warm spring weather. It's 77 right now. I was out and about earlier - finally got in to get my hair trimmed. Every day was getting to be a "bad hair day."
"They" are saying that the weather will start changing - a cold front is moving down from Alaska - and we might see some snow here in the valley, starting Wednesday evening. and through Saturday. I won't hold my breath.
It would be fun though - I love it when we get snow here - everybody goes outside and plays. We just don't get to see it from the perspective of our own home. That's cozy! So I will try and plan a cozy meal - just in case.
source: RMK Photography
UPDATE:
Egg #1 has been damaged and is no longer viable. They suspect either magpies or that Liberty knew and that is why she took off for hours on Valentine's Day. Apparently poor Gaurdian had no clue as he nested for a long time, waiting for her return.
However, Liberty did lay another egg -
The big question: will there be another egg or is this it, for the 2023 season?
Take Care and hope you had a good day -
Debby
Looks like a fun time!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your visit to the temple and the history of the Chinese who came.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, it really is too bad about the egg.
God bless.
I am sad about the egg.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing history - love to learn.
What an interesting visit to the museum. Sad to read some of that history too.
ReplyDeleteThose eagles are just beautiful, sad about the egg.
Your photo of the eagles is wonderful, they really look like lovebirds. What a lot of sad history you learned at the museum!
ReplyDeleteOh my! so sad about the egg, but glad there is another one to replace it. I think our Sand Hill Cranes have two eggs now also. Such fun to watch nature right before our eyes. I enjoyed the tour of the museum and the information you shared. It's sad to hear how the people were treated. The Gold Rush seemed to bring out the worst in a lot of people. Greed is a terrible thing. I hope you get a little snow and can enjoy a cozy day. It was probably 77 here yesterday too, and will be 80 ish today. I'd rather it stayed a little cooler a little longer, but I'm not in control of the "thermostat" of our world. Thankfully I can control the one we have in the house, and am thankful for the AC when the temps outside start rising. Have a blessed and wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos but sad about the egg though
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