Sarona Open Day in Tel Aviv
We have received a series of photos from this occasion from Helmut Glenk,
together with the comments below.
The interest in the Templers and their achievements is continually increasing
amongst the Israeli population:
On a glorious spring day, with the old jacaranda trees in full blossom, newly
laid lawns and flower beds and hanging baskets lining some of the streets over
2500 persons visited Sarona Park. As part of the Israeli National Preservation
Week and the Tel Aviv City Council Open House Week-end, the Society for the
Preservation of Historical Sites in Israel held an open day in Sarona. (This
society with its Director, Tamar Tuchler, where at the forefront to save Sarona
from the developers). This attendance far exceeded the expectations of the
organisers. Seven key information stations were set up and staffed by persons
with background knowledge of Sarona. Guided tours were conducted and numerous
display stands were set up at key points. The wine cellar was opened and chairs
arranged inside and information session given. I understand the restored Steller
house was also open for inspection. None of the other homes and buildings were
open.
There is also a "slide show" on the web of this day which you may find
interesting. The website is
http://picasaweb.google.com/lioneldarmon/QDeVKD?authkey=qBq4x8j_qZ8
(it requires a fast download capacity; ak)