Le Cimeti?re Chinois

This place, chosen by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in 1903 for its harmonized elements of Nature expressing the principles of "feng shui", is a significant legacy of the first Canadians of Chinese origin. Traditionally it was a sanctuary of temporary repose before final interment in China, a pattern which reflected the early aspirations of these immigrants to return to their homeland. After the Sino-Japanese war broke out in 1937, it was no longer possible to ship remains back to China. In 1961, bones from across Canada were finally laid to rest here.

Cet endroit, choisi en 1903 par la Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association pour ses ?l?ments naturels harmonis selon les principes du ?feng shui?, est un legs important des premiers Canadiens d'origine chinoise. Ce sanctuaire temporaire servait avant l'inhumation d?finitive en Chine, permettant ainsi ? plusieurs de r?aliser leur espoir de retourner dans la m?re-patrie. Le d?clenchement de la guerre sino-japonaise en 1937 emp?cha l'envoi des d?pouilles en Chine. En 1961, les restes diss?min un peu partout au Canada trouv?rent ici leur dernier repos.

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