Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar. The webinar was presented on the Zoom webinar platform and also presented live on the Burnaby Village Museum Facebook page on October 12, 2021. The webinar was hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator, Christina Fr…
Presenter: Tim Nishibata, member of the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association
Host: Christina Froschauer
Date of Presentation: October 14, 2021
Total Number of tracks: 1
Total Length of all tracks: 75 min., 44 sec.
Recording Device: Zoom video communication and Facebook platforms
Recording Note: Film was edited from it's original recorded version (83 min., 52 sec. ) to edited version (75 min., 44 sec.) for public viewing on Heritage Burnaby.
Scope and Content
Item consists of a video recording of a live Zoom webinar. The webinar was presented on the Zoom webinar platform and also presented live on the Burnaby Village Museum Facebook page on October 12, 2021. The webinar was hosted by Burnaby Village Museum Community Engagement Coordinator, Christina Froschauer and presented by Tim Nishibata, member of the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association. The webinar is titled "Timeless Spaces: Japanese Gardens of the West Coast".
In this webinar, Tim Nishibata explores the history and tradition of Japanese gardening in Western Canada. Tim shares background information regarding the; Nikkei Centre garden located at the Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre; Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association; Nitobe Garden at University of British Columbia; Momiji Garden located at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver; Sakura Days - Cherry Blossom Festival projects at Van Dusen Gardens; YVR Japanese Garden Project in progress at Vancouver International Airport and The Kohan Reflection Garden in New Denver. Tim also shares information on the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association's future visions including a park size project similar to the Portland Japanese Garden.
Tim supports his presentation with photographs and various resources related to traditional Japanese gardens and projects that the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association is involved in. During breaks in the presentation, Christina and Tim take questions from webinar participants on zoom as well as viewers from the live recording on Burnaby Village Museum's Facebook page.
Near the end of the presentation, host Christina Froschuer mentions, the Kushiro garden located near Burnaby's municipal hall which is undergoing an expansion project to be completed in 2022. The Kushiro garden was dedicated in June 1976 in commemoration of Burnaby's sister city, Kushiro, Japan
Resource links that were shared during the presentation include:
Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association:
https://www.vanjapangardeners.com
Email: vancouvervjga@gmail.com
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre:
https://centre.nikkeiplace.org
Nitobe garden: (UBC)
https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/visit/nitobe-memorial-garden
Mimoji gardens: (PNE)
http://hastingspark1942.ca/history/momiji-gardens
Kohan Reflection Garden: (New Denver, BC)
https://kohanreflectiongarden.ca/2020
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
https://vcbf.ca/community-event/sakura-days-japan-fair
Heiwa Teien
https://newdenver.ca/nikkei
Roy Sumi CBC documentary "Borrowed from Nature"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/aboslutely-canadian-borrowed-from-nature-roy-tomomichi-sumi-japanese-gardening-1.5801058
Portland Japanese Garden
http://japanesegarden.org
History
Tim Nishibata is a member of the Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association. The Vancouver Japanese Gardeners Association is an independent non-profit organization established in 1959. The association consists of professional gardeners and landscapers, aiming to promote Japanese Gardens through construction, maintenance, and education techniques. Members of the association have built many beautiful Japanese gardens throughout the Lower Mainland and work with other organizations in order to increase their knowledge of and expertise in Japanese gardens.
The Association provides educational workshops to its members to improve professional knowledge and skills. In 1987, the Association started the Sumi Award, which is granted annually and recognizes outstanding work in the field.
File contains photographs of couples in wedding attire riding the wooden rollercoaster and other rides at Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC.
File contains photographs of couples in wedding attire riding the wooden rollercoaster and other rides at Playland at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC.
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Caption on verso of photograph reads: "47 / I could have danced all night! Melissa Serrambana of Burnaby dances across the Gardens Auditorium stage during the Kids Talent Search at the 1997 Pacific National Exhibition, Aug 17. The second Kids Talent Search semifinals will be held Aug. 24, with finals taking place Sun. Aug. 31 in the PNE Gardens. The unbelievably fun annual fair continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1st, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
Photograph of Nicole and Olivia Hurst singing and playing the guitar in the Gardens Auditorium at the Pacific National Exhibition's (PNE) Youth Talent Search.
Photograph of Nicole and Olivia Hurst singing and playing the guitar in the Gardens Auditorium at the Pacific National Exhibition's (PNE) Youth Talent Search.
Caption on verso of photograph reads: "61 / "More than Words" at the Pacific National Exhibition. Burnaby sisters Nicole and Olivia Hurst sing and play for an appreciative audience during the semi-finals of the PNE Youth Talent Search at the Gardens Auditorium, Aug. 18. The winner of the PNE finals, Aug. 22, advances to the Canadian Youth Talent Finals. The incredibly fun PNE continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1 at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Caption on verso of photograph reads: "58 / 'God Bless the Child' at the PNE. Alita Dupray of North Burnaby sings the popular blues song during the semi-finals of the Youth Talent Search at the Pacific National Exhibition Gardens Auditorium, Aug. 18. Finals will be held Aug. 22 with the winner advancing to the Canadian Youth Talent Finals. The incredibly fun PNE continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1 at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Caption on verso of photograph reads: "70 / Bringing home the bacon! Four times a day, Richard's Racing Pigs, Albert Einswine, Hammy Fay Bacon, Tammy Swinette and Magnum P.I.G., dash around the track in front of the Pacific National Exhibition Agrodome. Richard's Racing Pigs and Ducks have become an entertainment must-see at the unbelievably fun 1997 PNE, which continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1, at Hastings Park in Vancouver / -30-"
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Caption on verso of photograph reads: "55 / Swinging above the PNE. Eight-year-old Cameron Robinson of Burnaby gets a good look at the 1997 Pacific National Exhibition from his seat on the Wave Swinger. The incredibly fun PNE with all its thrilling rides, spectacular entertainment, Superdogs, hot dogs and more continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Caption on verso of photograph reads: "166 / Still young enough to preform at the PNE. Kathleen Garner of New Westminster performs for an appreciative audience during the Extra Years of Zest talent contest at the 1997 Pacific National Exhibition, Aug. 26. Contest finals were held Aug. 28 at the PNE Garden Auditorium. The unbelievably fun 1997 PNE continues through Labour Day, Sep. 1, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
Photograph of Burnaby resident Tony Mazzega and his award-winning entry in the 1996 Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Craft Competition. Tony won the Creative Achiever Award for "wooden clothing" entry.
Photograph of Burnaby resident Tony Mazzega and his award-winning entry in the 1996 Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Craft Competition. Tony won the Creative Achiever Award for "wooden clothing" entry.
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "126 / Streaking through the PNE Party Zone! Ten-year-old Tyson Daniels of BURNABY checks on his three-year-old brother Matthew as the two ride the Silver Streak, one of the many popular rides at the Pacific National Exhibition Playland. All the spectacular rides, attractions, exhibits and entertainment in th 1996 PNE Party Zone are open for action and excitement dailt through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Note in black ink on recto of photograph reads: "115 / Dancing through the PNE Party Zone! Jaayda Ellingham and Kelsey Chase of BURNABY perform in the Pacific National Exhibition Youth Talent Search. The dance duo advanced to the Youth Talent Search finals, to be held Aug. 23 in the PNE Garden Auditorium, and could win a trip to the International Youth Talent Finals in Nashville later this year. The Gardens also host the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest, Aug 27-29, and the Kids Talent Search, Sunday, Aug. 25 and Sep. 1. The 1996 PNE Party Zone is open daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park / -30-"
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "117 / Singing in the PNE Party Zone! Mariana Reda of BURNABY performs for an appreciative audience in the 1996 Pacific National Exhibition Youth Talent Search. Finals of the Youth Talent Search will be held Aug. 23 in the PNE Garden Auditorium. The Gardens also host the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest, Aug 27-29, and the Kids Talent Search, Sunday, Aug. 25 and Sep. 1. The PNE Party Zone is open daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "312 / I've got a song in my heart for the PNE Party Zone! Rita Stephan of BURNABY competes in the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest in the Pacific National Exhibition Gardens Auditorium. The Gardens will also host the finals of the Kids Talent Search Sunday, Sep. 1. Catch all the action and excitement of the 1996 PNE Party Zone, daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "110 / The PNE Party Zone is music to our ears! Nicole and Olivia Hurst of BURNABY perform for an appreciative audience in the Pacific National Exhibition Youth Talent Search. Finals of the Youth Talent Search will be held Aug. 23 in the PNE Garden Auditorium. The Gardens also host the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest, Aug 27-29, and the Kids Talent Search, Sunday, Aug. 25 and Sep. 1. The PNE Party Zone is open daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
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Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "308 / Singing the praises of the PNE Party Zone! John Huff of BURNABY sings for an appreciative audience during the Extra Years of Zest Talent Contest in the Pacific National Exhibition Gardens Auditorium. The Gardens will also host the finals of the Kids Talent Search Sunday, Sep. 1. Catch all the action and excitement of the 1996 PNE Party Zone, daily through Labour Day, Sep. 2, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. / -30-"
Photograph of Burnaby Central student Taryn Dakha performing at the 1997 Bank of Montreal Canadian Figure Skating Championships at the Pacific National Exhibition Agrodome.
Photograph of Burnaby Central student Taryn Dakha performing at the 1997 Bank of Montreal Canadian Figure Skating Championships at the Pacific National Exhibition Agrodome.
Photograph of Premier Glen Clark sitting on a bench with Zahur Karim beside Jocelyn Tomkinson in her wheelchair. Jocelyn and Zahur were chosen to the Pacific National Exhibition youth marketing council.
Photograph of Premier Glen Clark sitting on a bench with Zahur Karim beside Jocelyn Tomkinson in her wheelchair. Jocelyn and Zahur were chosen to the Pacific National Exhibition youth marketing council.
Caption on verso of photograph reads: "17 year old Jocelyn Tomkinson of New Westminster and fellow Youth Council member Zahur Karim of Vancouver are congratulated by Premier Glen Clark on being chosen to the PNE's new Youth Marketing Council"
File consists of administrative papers pertaining to Burnaby Day at the Pacific National Exhibition organized as part of Burnaby's Centennial Celebrations.
File consists of administrative papers pertaining to Burnaby Day at the Pacific National Exhibition organized as part of Burnaby's Centennial Celebrations.