Dunedin News and Events

 3 April Branch Meeting You are invited to hear … Paul Fawcett Otago Uni. Associate Professor , Pharmacy. on Dong Bei (Manchuria): Past, present and future The talk will focus mainly on Changchun which Paul has visited four times since 2000 and where he has close ties with the College of Life Sciences of Jilin University. The ‘past’ will focus on the Japanese legacy from the time of the state of Manchuguo and its puppet Emperor, Pu Yi. The ‘present’ will consider cultural … [Read more...]

Annual General Meeting The necessary business process of our organisation, and an opportunity for input into our goals and programme. And also a chance to relax together. Saturday 26 January 4.00pm Venue:  Dunedin Chinese Garden, Tower Room Time:  4.00pm … or come a bit earlier and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the garden. No admission charge if you’re attending our meeting.  Have you considered supporting the Gardens by getting an Annual Pass? The meeting and garden closes at … [Read more...]

27 OCTOBER Traditional Chinese Music A meeting for those who would like an introduction to Traditional Chinese Music - A Beginners Guide ….   Learn about the instruments, the traditions, the voice. An opportunity to share with those who have been learning about this fascinating art, and if you wish, a chance for some hands on experience. One of our guest presenters will be Marcus Turner, well known as folk singer and member of The Chaps. Marcus has a wide taste in music and is … [Read more...]

Dunedin Branch of New Zealand China Friendship Society presents:   CHINA   HERITAGE PARKS     and    IMPRESSIONS SANJIE LIU   A visual presentation by Jenny Christensen and Alan Bennington Following their participation in the 2012 NZCFS Photographers Tour SAT 1 SEPT 7.00 pm Venue: Dunedin Wesleyan Church. 22 Stafford Street, opposite ‘My Mate John’s’ Plus display of Books and DVDs Supper Win a Trip to China raffle tickets available. … [Read more...]

Dunedin Branch Planning meeting and meal Sat July 28 Relax with Chinese movie “The Flowery March” If you love (or hate) “Masterchef” you’ll enjoy this one. See a review here: http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/trust-serves-up-tasty-offering-with-chinese-film/1018734/ Haixin’s home 6.00pm Welcome to come. Contact sec. for info/to confirm … [Read more...]

Dunedin Branch    Planning meeting and meal   Sat July 28   Relax with Chinese movie “The Flowery March” If you love (or hate) “Masterchef” you’ll enjoy this one.   See a review here:  http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/trust-serves-up-tasty-offering-with-chinese-film/1018734/ Haixin’s home 6.00pm      Welcome to come. Contact sec. for info/to confirm … [Read more...]

In 1989, Rewi Alley asked Tom Newnham to write the story of the New Zealand nurse, Kathleen Hall. Baoding was the closest city to the village of Songjiazhuang, where Kathleen had worked, and it was there that Tom met Madam Ma Baoru in the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office. He asked about He Ming Qing, Kathleen’s Chinese name. She was a little surprised that he wanted to find out about a Chinese woman. Ma Baoru accompanied Tom for a week and discovered that Kathleen was not Chinese, but a very … [Read more...]

60TH ANNIVERSAY    NZCFS CELEBRATES Committee members Colin and Vivienne are attending the National Conference and 60th anniversary celebrations in Auckland May 19-20. One of the official guests there is Liu Guozhong, Assistant Principal at Shandan Bailie School. He is joining us in Dunedin as our official guest at Dunedin’s  NZCFS 60th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday 5 June. Nanking Palace Restaurant, South Dunedin. 6.30pm Please join us. Let us know your availability. Email … [Read more...]

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FRIDAY MARCH 16       Join us for a hands on learning experience. Expert Tutor Ivy Deng, assisted by visiting scholar Dongmei, will teach us how to make CHINESE DUMPLINGS Friday 16 March  6.00 pm Venue:  Home of Haixin Jiang, 265 Pine Hill Rd Up the hill toward Dunedin Nth motorway; look for the sign turning right to Pine Hill.  Ph 4737288                          Cost: $10 Please confirm your interest to the secretary by March 12.Tickets are limited so … [Read more...]

In February the Dunedin Branch of NZCFS  held its AGM. It was a short business meeting. Officers elected: President – Steven SpelmanSecretary: Colin ChildTreasurer: Viv ChildOur work over the past year was highlighted in the President’s Report. … “our first full year has seen us grow from a mere handful (7) of local people, to a membership of 16 (9 yet to renew) with a total of 56 on our database  mailing list….Mandarin classes... Radio Show- 21 programmes…talks…film … [Read more...]

COMING UP: SATURDAY 17 DEC  3.00PM CHINA TOUR INSIGHTS   NZCFS ‘Prominent Persons Tour’ 27 Oct – 5 Nov 2011.Colin and Viv Child were nominated to represent Dunedin Branch of NZCFS on this tour.   Colin and Viv have designed their presentation around five main themes and will be inviting your thoughts and contributions also in an interactive presentation about their tour. First Impressions Official Lines  The People The Projects The possibilities in relationship. Come … [Read more...]