Late Tuesday afternoon, Aug, 31 the chinese artisans and workmen here from China will be ready to raise the highest beam in the Knowing the Spring Courtyard. See our previous coverage of the garden HERE and HERE.

They will have a brief ceremony in the courtyard, starting at 5 pm, for the placing of the beam atop the Ceremonial Gate.

Such a ceremony is a tradition in China to bless a new building, probably similar to the "topping out" construction companies do here.

The Chinese team chose the date and time based on its auspiciousness in the Chinese lunar calendar.

Spokesperson Sandy Marvinney said, "The team is making great progress."