Sydney's Chinatown Fights to Save Iconic Sculpture

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Sydney's Chinatown is fighting to save the Golden Water Mouth sculpture amidst concerns of its potential removal.

Sydneys Chinatown grapples with the potential removal of the iconic Golden Water Mouth sculpture, a symbol of resilience and Chinese-Australian heritage. Community leaders like Kevin Cheng from Soul of Chinatown are fighting to preserve it, fearing it could be replaced by benches or bike racks. City officials admit maintenance hasnt been enough, and theyre considering partial retention or removal. With $44 million for Haymarket and Chinatown revitalization, this could mark a new chapter for the neighborhood, honoring Lin Lis vision and keeping the spirit alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12c24e9c07a0b61b

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Topics covered

• Chinatown
• sculpture preservation
• community activism
• heritage
• urban revitalization

Keywords

• Chinatown
• Golden Water Mouth
• Kevin Cheng
• urban revitalization
• community leaders
• Chinese-Australian heritage
• sculpture removal

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soul of Chinatown

Books & works: Golden Water Mouth

Places: Chinatown, Haymarket

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