Japanese Peace Gardens 1
This centre was established to develop a close relationship between Japan and the local Cowra Shire. This relationship began during the second world war when a Japanese prisoner of war camp was established in the outskirts of Cowra. The history of the camp is very sad as over 230 prisoners died in a mass breakout in August 1944. Mutual respect for each others cultures eventually grew out of this incident - the Peace Gardens being the centre point. There are also displays of some Japanese culture, art, (historical) architecture and garden styles.
It is an extremely peaceful place to wander around and one of my favourite places to visit.
Japanese Peace Gardens 1
This centre was established to develop a close relationship between Japan and the local Cowra Shire. This relationship began during the second world war when a Japanese prisoner of war camp was established in the outskirts of Cowra. The history of the camp is very sad as over 230 prisoners died in a mass breakout in August 1944. Mutual respect for each others cultures eventually grew out of this incident - the Peace Gardens being the centre point. There are also displays of some Japanese culture, art, (historical) architecture and garden styles.
It is an extremely peaceful place to wander around and one of my favourite places to visit.