In honor of Bellevue’s long-running sister city relationship with Hualien, Taiwan, two recently installed Fu Dog statues were dedicated Monday during a festive ceremony at City Hall.

A delegation of government and business leaders from Taiwan were on hand to mark the occasion and celebrate the 30-year sister city relationship between Hualien and Bellevue. The marble Fu Dogs were a gift from Hualien in 2010. Installation was completed two weeks ago.

Twirling hat dancers outside of Bellevue City Hall. Courtesy Photo, City of Bellevue

Hualien’s first lady, Zhang Mei-Hui accepts flowers from a troupe of young performers. Courtesy Photo, City of Bellevue

Members of the Seattle Chinese Youth Orchestra. Courtesy Photo, City of Bellevue

Mayor Lee awakens one of two Fu dog statues, now stationed outside of City Hall. Courtesy Photo, City of Bellevue