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Balancing Yin and Yang

  • Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace Staten Island, NY, 10301 United States (map)

What are the secrets and principles that lie behind the design of traditional Chinese gardens? Why is the water in the garden green and not clear? What are there bat-shaped door fittings?

In "Balancing Yin and Yang: The place of Chinese philosophy in garden construction," we’ll explore how yin and yang and other ideas from ancient Chinese wisdom books like The Book of Changes and the Dao De Jing are embodied within the garden, and get a sense of how the traditional Chinese worldview is brought to life within its walls. After the presentation, we will tour the garden to see these ideas in action!

Balancing Yin and Yang: The place of Chinese philosophy in garden construction
Meet at Visitor Information Booth
General admission: $12 | Student/Senior: $8 | Snug Harbor Member: $10
Sunday, April 21

Presentations at:
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Buy tickets at https://snugharbor.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1H00000FWKUmUAP

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Buy tickets at https://snugharbor.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1H00000FWKYKUA5