A Chinese Garden Inspires Reflections on Community and the World

2026-10-16

“Development and everything about the world start with community.”

For Fiifi Nii Nettey Nettey, a freelance columnist with the Ghana Journalists Association, the visit to the Lion Grove Garden in Suzhou as part of the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum sparked reflections on the role of community in shaping our world.

A classical Chinese garden is more than a soothing sight. In its winding paths and carefully composed landscapes lies a quiet invitation to explore the profound insights of Chinese culture, where even the smallest details can open up a world of subtle wisdom.