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A Buddha lolling about and having a laugh in sunshine in the Chinese Heritage Gardens in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia.

 

Many Chinese came to the diggings during Australia’s nineteenth century gold rush era. They met suspicion, hostility, and sometimes grievous mistreatment. Despite that, many stayed on and left established descendants. The dedicated gardens in the town of Beechworth acknowledges the significant Chinese contribution to the region.

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Uploaded on March 13, 2022
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