With the Chinese New Year only two weeks away, the British Columbia Lions Society for children with disabilities and the Starlight Casino will soon be unveiling a terracotta warrior sculpture at the casino located at 350 Gifford St. in Queensborough as part of the Lions Society's 2012 terracotta warrior public art project.
Unlike previous campaigns, this campaign will be a limited edition art project designed to honor the province's multicultural population.
The terracotta warrior sculptures, designed by B.C. artists, will be on display until September, at which time they will be sold at auction. All proceeds from the project will benefit the B.C. Lions Society's Easter Seals services for children with disabilities.
Terracotta warriors have a unique history. More than 7,000 terracotta warriors were discovered in 1974 in Xian, China by a group of farmers digging for water. They were designed by the Qin Emperor in 220 BC to protect his wealth and tomb. As the fable goes, the emperor was able to control everything around him except for life after death. He then commissioned the warriors, along with horses, chariots, acrobats and birds to create a life after death for himself.
The terracotta warriors exhibit at the Starlight Casino will be open to the public after Jan. 18.
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