Huron Square's Qilin bronze statue, Changing Chinatown tour, June 8, 2023. Image by Johnny Wu.
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10985
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Image by Johnny Wu
Date of Creation
08 June 2023
Keywords
Chinese-Canadian heritage, Public Art
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Jingshu Yao (tour leader - far left, slightly behind the sign)
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Johnny Wu
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Huron Square's Qilin bronze statue, Changing Chinatown tour, June 8, 2023. Image by Johnny Wu.
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Tour participants at Huron Square learn about its artwork, created by Jyhling Lee. This statue of a Qilin depicts a mythical creature with its dragon’s head, deer’s antlers, ox’s hooves, cow’s tail, and horse’s body with scales. Representing diversity and Toronto’s unique hybrid of cultures, people often touch it for good luck.
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