Solar powered lanterns signify longevity, good fortune, and prosperity. Two plaques honouring the fourth Chinese community in Santa Cruz. The dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in chinese culture paying homage to the tenacity, endurance and ingenuity of those who survived in Santa Cruz despite persistent anti-Chinese racism and hostilities.
This project is still a work in progress. Please enjoy the progress images here. We'll update them when we have more.
Check out a couple of News articles about this incredible Monument to the Santa Cruz Chinese Community.
Mockups
Pouring and Detailing the Monument
Lanterns and Dragon
Plaques
Chinese Characters
Progress