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{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = | | name = Chinese Village | ||
| image = | | image = Chinese Village Main.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| caption = Main entrance | | image_size = 400px | ||
| caption = Main entrance to the Chinese Village | |||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[The Pike]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = | ||
| | | construction_cost= | ||
| | | furnishing_cost = | ||
| profit = | | profit = | ||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = 25¢ (${{Inflation|US|.25|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
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In the middle of [[The Pike]] was collection of buildings for the Chinese Village. | In the middle of [[The Pike]] was collection of buildings for the Chinese Village. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:23, 15 November 2022
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| Location | The Pike |
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| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 25¢ ($8 in 2021) |
In the middle of The Pike was collection of buildings for the Chinese Village.
Description[edit | edit source]
The Chinese Village included a theater, restaurant, a tea house and a Joss house. Joss houses or (Miu), are a place for worshiping a variety of Chinese deities, saints and supernatural beings from Taoist, Buddhism, and Confucianism, principles to heroes and folklores. Upon entering an impressive portal, visitors could eat, partake in a wide array of arcade and games of skill (for small prizes, such as china, incense (called Joss sticks), etc. Theaters treated the guest to acrobatics, magicians and fire-eaters wanders the attraction entertaining the crowd. A bazaar, showcased Chinese artists weaving, carving and painting fine wares (available to the public).
