Aga Khan officially inaugurates University of Alberta’s showpiece garden
Inauguration of the Aga Khan Garden at the University of Alberta.
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Article Author: Aga Khan officially inaugurates University of Alberta’s showpiece garden
Media Source: The Edmonton Star (Canada)
Date: 16 October 2018
During the inauguration of the Aga Khan Garden, His Highness said the garden was a highly valued gift for generations to come who also must be privileged by experiencing the spirituality and harmony of multiple life forms. The showpiece space has a secluded woodland pathway that leads to the formal garden. It was inspired by the…
During the inauguration of the Aga Khan Garden, His Highness said the garden was a highly valued gift for generations to come who also must be privileged by experiencing the spirituality and harmony of multiple life forms. The showpiece space has a secluded woodland pathway that leads to the formal garden. It was inspired by the Mughals, with a granite and limestone terrace, or talar, with intricate geometric designs etched in the stone. The talar overlooks the garden, which is separated into four quadrants, with rectangular pools of water in the middle and colourful shrubs and flowers across. The garden took 8 years to plan and 18 months to build. It was first announced by the Aga Khan in 2009 while receiving an honorary degree from the University of Alberta for his lifelong contributions to humanity.