A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Chinese lanterns in Victoria Square. These were erected ito celebrate the Chinese New Year before the February 22nd earthquake. Ten months later, they look a little bedraggled".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Chinese lanterns were erected in Victoria Square to celebrate Chinese New Year just before the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Ten months later the lanterns look a little bedraggled".
A photograph of the damaged Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church.
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The arcade at the Arts Centre with the Chinese lanterns from Chinese New Year still hanging in the tree".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The arcade at the Arts Centre with the Chinese lanterns from Chinese New Year fallen from the tree above".
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Chinese lanterns against spring growth in Victoria Square".
A photograph of salvaged building materials from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road.
A photograph of a foundation stone from the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church at 163 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "AD 1894".
A photograph of members of the Wellington Emergency Management Office Emergency Response Team walking through Latimer Square. In the background there are members from other emergency management teams including the China USAR team, the Tauranga Response Team, and the Red Cross.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The steeple was removed after the September earthquake. The future of church is unclear, but the church hall has been demolished".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The steeple was removed after the September earthquake. The future of church is unclear, but the church hall has been demolished".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the lawn below. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable wall has crumbled, the bricks and window frame falling onto the ground. Wire fencing has been placed around the building as a cordon.
A photograph of paper hearts pegged on the cordon fence around the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. Quotes on the hearts read, "'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me.' Psalm 23", "'We can do no great things; only small things with great love.' Mother Teresa, and, "'Peace begins with a smile,' Mother Teresa". In the background, the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church can be seen. The wall of the gable has crumbled, the bricks spilling onto the grass below.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The bricks at the top of the tower have crumbled, and the wooden bracing is hanging half off the building. The spire of the tower can be seen to the left where it was moved to following the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church on Papanui Road. The gable walls have crumbled, bricks spilling onto the ground. The tower has been removed and braced on the ground in front. Cordon fencing has been placed around the building. Parts of the fence have been decorated with hearts and the word 'love'.
The foundation stone removed from the Church Hall at 165 Papanui Road. The stone reads, "A.D.1902".
A photograph of messages attached to the wire fencing around the Christchurch Chinese Methodist Church. A paper heart reads, "'The Lord is close to the broken hearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed' Psalm 24:18'. A message from the Japanese Red Cross Psychological Support Team reads, "Thank you, also from us, for your warm support. Our thoughts are with you always".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "While Victoria Square looks a little unkempt, it is still a place of beauty".