Friday, April 18, 2008

Punjabi Market to get India Gate

In an area of Vancouver sometimes referred to as Little India a new testament to the cities vast multi-culturalism is set to be erected. The traditional South Asian shape will mark their contribution to the city much like the Millennium Gate does for Chinatown.

Premier Gordon Campbell is set to officially announce the project during this upcoming weekends Vaisakhi parade in South Vancouver, near the spot where the gate will go at 50th Avenue and Main Street.

The gate is anticipated to cost $3M and with construction commencing in time to have the gate completed prior to the 2010 Olympics.

More from the Vancouver Sun.

Photo courtesy of Canada.com.

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