Im in the middle of a series on what I found when I visited the Council Chambers the other day. I have noted where some of these treasures came from some I have not.
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These were presented to Napier from the Cook Islands to commemorate the signing of the friendship between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Napier City Council |
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This was presented to the City of Napier on the occasion of the 40th Twin City Anniversary with the City of Victoria 1973 - 2013 |
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while not a treasure or gift I was taken by these door knobs |
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This statue is the Goddess of Friendship and Purity. according to the sign. She was a gift from Victoria British Columbia in 1982. She is life size. |
Beautiful gifts- the Canadian items really stood out to me immediately, being so accustomed to the style.
ReplyDeletethere were Canadian items :)
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