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“This is not just a teahouse”: exploring the origins and significance of Fairmount Park’s Shofuso

Published 3 years, 7 months ago
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Despite a recent act of vandalism, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden continues to remain open for discovery and exploration. With its distinct design and many gardens, the Fairmount Park landmark is both a site and experience to behold. It also boasts a compelling origin story. But for as rich as the history is at Shofuso, Associate Director of Organizational Culture Rob Buscher also believes it holds particular relevance in today’s world, serving as symbol of unity among various members of the West Philadelphia community. If you would like to help Shofuso recover from that recent vandalism, click here: https://givebutter.com/e87EVr

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