Near the entrance of Lan Su Chinese Garden is the Courtyard of Tranquility, where you can see two “chiwen” or dragonfish on top of one of the buildings. The dragonfish is a powerful creature in Chinese mythology, protecting the house from fire and consuming all evil.
Photo: The Dragon Fish protects the Lan Su Chinese Garden from Fire
Andrew Crusoe
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