Chinese Garden

Initiated by the local Chinese community to share their rich cultural heritage and celebrate Australia’s 1988 Bicentenary, the Chinese Garden is the result of a close bond of friendship and cooperation between the sister cities of Sydney and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province, China.

The garden was designed and built by Chinese landscape architects and gardeners. Similar to every classical Chinese garden, traditional principles govern the use of four key elements of water, plants, stone and architecture. Together, these four elements combine to create perfect balance.

The art of Chinese garden design began in imperial parks during the Zhang dynasty 3000 years ago. Later they flourished on a smaller scale in the private gardens of China’s rich and powerful. The Chinese Garden of Friendship at Darling Harbour is a scaled-down version of a typical private garden from this era.

Chinese gardens differ from western-style gardens in that there are no planted flowerbeds or manicured lawns. Instead, wild aspects of nature are recreated in artfully designed landscapes that feature waterfalls, mountains, lakes and forests.

Exploring a Chinese garden is a journey of discovery: there are many details to be observed and only a part of the garden is visible at a time. Follow the serpentine walkways as they lead you through private courtyards and traditional pagoda-style pavilions.

At the Garden

Step into another world and experience the natural beauty, architecture and culture of one of the only authentic Chinese gardens outside of Asia.

The Teahouse
The Teahouse offers the perfect place to contemplate the spirit of the Chinese Garden.

A range of traditional pastries, dim sims, gow gees, and steamed pork buns are on the menu in the Teahouse. Naturally, there is also an extensive range of Chinese teas including:

- Jasmine Tea – flower tea with a delicate fresh scent
- Shou Mei (Old man’s eyebrows) – Green tea light in colour and aroma
- Shui Hsen (Water Fairy) – Oolong tea with refreshing qualities
- Tieh-Kuan-Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) – Oolong tea with a light fragrance
- Pu-Erh – Black tea with an earthy flavour

In addition, the Teahouse offers a range of beverages and light meals, including coffee, English tea, gourmet sandwiches, soup and salads, and a delectable range of sweet treats.

The Teahouse is open daily from 10 am to 4.30 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day).

Penjing nursery
Penjing – quite literally translates to mean a miniature landscape (jing) in a pot (pen) – is the Chinese version of Bonsai.

There are three distinct categories of this art form:

• - Tree Penjing (shumu penjing)
  - Landscape Penjing (shanshui penjing)
  - Water-and-Land Penjing (shuihan penjing)

In the Chinese Garden of Friendship, you will discover a nursery solely dedicated to these beautiful, elaborate landscapes. Some of the sceneries created by Chinese artists are up to 70-years-old.

Costume hire
Slip into a traditional ornate silk gown based on designs from the Ming and Ching dynasties and be transformed into an emperor, princess or warrior. Costumes are available in adult and children’s sizes. Remember to bring your own camera or video to record the moment.

The costume hire shop is open daily from 12 noon to 5 pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day, and during wet weather).

Jade Bridal Carriage
The Jade Bridal Carriage was provided to the Chinese Garden of Friendship as a gift from the Queen Victoria Building in 2006. It is believed the carriage is from Guangdong Province in southern China and it is the only one of its kind outside of China.

Used by Chinese Emperors in ancient times, this traditional jade bridal carriage is extremely ornate and typical of past Chinese dynasties. Utilising more than 300 tonnes of raw jade, approximately 100 artists were involved in creating this masterwork. The carriage is elaborately carved with dragons, phoenix and fairies, featuring as symbols of luck, prestige and authority, as well as two ornate fans symbolising royal dignity. Two mannequins in traditional dress and a sceptre are also on display.

This traditional jade bridal carriage is on display in the entry hall of the Chinese Garden.

This garden was so close to the place where I live but never know about it. Even not knowing that it is such a huge. I was mind blowing experience nd amaze by the natural beauty. Must Watch!!!

Easter Show

 

I have been to Easter Show last Sunday on 19th April 2009.  It was really nice show then what I have thought about it.  It has so many things to offer, I can not belive that this could be such a large in scale.

The Place: It was held at Olympic Stadium at Sydney. It has covered large area nearby stadium. Many companies have made their stall there. It was seem like “Mela” in India. I have been there with my friends.

Attractions: There were lot of different things to see and that include long list, majorly like Wood cutting, Shearing Sheep, Flower Show, Fashion Show etc. Apart from that also have many companies stall like Woolworth, Magazines, Kabab etc.  It was majorly divided in few parts like Children’s section, Animal section, Company Stall section and many more.

Majorly: I majorly like bike show, car show, shearing sheep, wood cutting show. We have spend whole day there but still it was not enought to cover everything. There were really beautifull flower places and amazing fashion show run.

Everthing was so beautifull and well managed.  It shows that how much hard work they people have done for it. It also shows that Australian community always find this kind of celebrations at different pt of time to make their life culturly awared. It also shows that pubs, bars, club life is at its place but such even life make its important in our life.

So, as per my view point its must watch show.

Learn Accounts Payable

There are various parts of AP which are important to learn it step by step,

BASIC AP KNOWLADGE: 

1. Important parts of AP grab from the job portals are Basic Job Requirements.

2. To check the validity of Invoice and ways in invoice no. can entered are describe in Account Payable Procedures.

3. How the invoice look like Merck Invoice.

PEOPLESOFT FINANCE FOR AP:

4. Introduction of PeopleSoft Software for AP is PeopleSoft Financials Introduction for New Users – Version 8.9.

5. Understanding of AP interm of PeopleSoft Software is here as Peoplesoft Finance Manual Accounts Payable.

6. Adjustments in AP are very imp., Processing Adjustments in FMIS V8.8.

LETTER WRITTING IN AP:

6. Kind of letters I have written are F1 Elegant, F2 Renee Kidson, F3 Bell Environment.

7. Kind of letters and Faxes can be written are- Letters L1 Contemporary Letter, L2 Professional Letter, L3 Elegant Letter and Faxes F1 Contemporary Fax, F2 Professional Fax, F3 Elegant Fax.

ARTICALES, NEWSLETTERS AND IMAGES:

8. PeopleSoft newsletter for new upgradation is PS newsletter May07.

9. There are many important articles regarding the AP as How to Find and Eliminate Erroneous Payments,

10. Various Images which decribe AP are  AP Diagrams, Accounts Payable, Accts Payable workflow, APW Diagram, Taxes, PAPS, Cartoon1.